CVE-2026-114429: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in WPVR
Description
A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the WPVR WordPress plugin versions from 8.5.49 up to but not including 9.0.3. The plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape certain tour hotspot content before storing and displaying it on the front end. This flaw allows users with Contributor role or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users viewing the affected tours.
Affected software
WPVR
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WPVR WordPress plugin before version 9.0.3 contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper sanitization and escaping of tour hotspot content. Users with Contributor role or above can inject malicious JavaScript code that is stored and later executed in the context of any user viewing the affected tour pages. This vulnerability affects versions >=8.5.49 and <9.0.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with Contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users viewing the affected tours. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the victim's browser session.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade WPVR to version 9.0.3 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. Since the affected versions are explicitly stated, applying the official update is the recommended remediation. No alternative mitigations are provided in the data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-21T13:33:36.381Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6adc4e27d73cc49347e47221
Added to database: 10/24/2026, 06:20:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/24/2026, 06:35:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/24/2026, 06:35:33 UTC
Views: 6
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