CVE-2026-0694 (GCVE-0-2026-0694)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-14 05:28 – Updated: 2026-01-14 05:28
VLAI?
Title
SearchWiz <= 1.0.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Post Title
Summary
The SearchWiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post titles in search results in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0. This is due to the plugin using `esc_attr()` instead of `esc_html()` when outputting post titles in search results. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in post titles that will execute whenever a user performs a search and views the search results page.
Severity ?
6.4 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
Credits
Athiwat Tiprasaharn
Itthidej Aramsri
Powpy
Waris Damkham
Varakorn Chanthasri
Peerapat Samatathanyakorn
Sopon Tangpathum (SoNaJaa)
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