CVE-2026-14864: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in JetEngine
A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the JetEngine WordPress plugin before version 3.8.12. This vulnerability arises because the plugin does not properly escape a post meta value before outputting it via a shortcode. Users with Contributor role or higher can exploit this to execute malicious scripts in the context of higher-privileged users, such as administrators.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The JetEngine WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.8.12 contain a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper escaping of post meta values in shortcode output. This allows users with Contributor role or above to inject malicious scripts that execute with the privileges of higher-level users, including administrators. No CVSS score or official remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute malicious scripts in the browser context of higher-privileged users, potentially leading to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or unauthorized actions within the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor and higher roles from untrusted users or avoid using vulnerable shortcodes that output post meta values. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-14864: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in JetEngine
Description
A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the JetEngine WordPress plugin before version 3.8.12. This vulnerability arises because the plugin does not properly escape a post meta value before outputting it via a shortcode. Users with Contributor role or higher can exploit this to execute malicious scripts in the context of higher-privileged users, such as administrators.
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The JetEngine WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.8.12 contain a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper escaping of post meta values in shortcode output. This allows users with Contributor role or above to inject malicious scripts that execute with the privileges of higher-level users, including administrators. No CVSS score or official remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute malicious scripts in the browser context of higher-privileged users, potentially leading to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or unauthorized actions within the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor and higher roles from untrusted users or avoid using vulnerable shortcodes that output post meta values. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-06T12:51:33.325Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6f99c8bf32cb7a344bd98f
Added to database: 08/02/2026, 19:26:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/02/2026, 19:27:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/02/2026, 23:39:07 UTC
Views: 3
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