CVE-2026-16273
Narrative Publisher <= 1.0.7 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via narrative_post_script Post Meta
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 4.6 Medium
- Published
- Aug 2, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 3, 2026
- Reserved
- Jul 20, 2026
Description
The Narrative Publisher WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not restrict write access to a REST-exposed post meta field or escape it when rendering, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any higher-privileged user who views the affected post.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 4.6 Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N | CISA-ADP |
Weaknesses
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Narrative PublisherUnknown |
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References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c98113a9-ee8a-4a24-8b2f-d506b99bba1c/exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
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