CVE-2026-15385: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in RT Mega Menu
The RT Mega Menu WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 does not perform a capability check on the AJAX action that saves mega-menu configuration and per-menu-item settings; its only gate is a nonce that any logged-in user can read from a standard admin page. A subscriber-level user can therefore enable the mega menu on a site menu and store a menu-item style value that is rendered, without output escaping, into a style attribute on the public navigation. By breaking out of that attribute the user persists a JavaScript event handler that executes for every visitor who hovers the navigation, including administrators, leading to session/site takeover.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15385 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the RT Mega Menu WordPress plugin prior to version 1.5.2. The vulnerability arises because the plugin does not verify user capabilities on an AJAX action responsible for saving mega-menu configurations and per-menu-item settings. Instead, it relies solely on a nonce that any logged-in user can obtain from a standard admin page. This flaw allows a subscriber-level user to inject JavaScript by manipulating a menu-item style attribute that is rendered without proper output escaping on the public navigation menu. The injected script executes when visitors hover over the navigation, including administrators, which can lead to session hijacking or site takeover.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent JavaScript code into the site's navigation menu. This script executes in the context of every visitor, including site administrators, potentially enabling session hijacking or full site compromise. The vulnerability undermines site integrity and user trust by allowing unauthorized script execution on the public-facing site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently confirmed for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities if possible and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to low-privilege users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official fix.
CVE-2026-15385: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in RT Mega Menu
Description
The RT Mega Menu WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 does not perform a capability check on the AJAX action that saves mega-menu configuration and per-menu-item settings; its only gate is a nonce that any logged-in user can read from a standard admin page. A subscriber-level user can therefore enable the mega menu on a site menu and store a menu-item style value that is rendered, without output escaping, into a style attribute on the public navigation. By breaking out of that attribute the user persists a JavaScript event handler that executes for every visitor who hovers the navigation, including administrators, leading to session/site takeover.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15385 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the RT Mega Menu WordPress plugin prior to version 1.5.2. The vulnerability arises because the plugin does not verify user capabilities on an AJAX action responsible for saving mega-menu configurations and per-menu-item settings. Instead, it relies solely on a nonce that any logged-in user can obtain from a standard admin page. This flaw allows a subscriber-level user to inject JavaScript by manipulating a menu-item style attribute that is rendered without proper output escaping on the public navigation menu. The injected script executes when visitors hover over the navigation, including administrators, which can lead to session hijacking or site takeover.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent JavaScript code into the site's navigation menu. This script executes in the context of every visitor, including site administrators, potentially enabling session hijacking or full site compromise. The vulnerability undermines site integrity and user trust by allowing unauthorized script execution on the public-facing site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently confirmed for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities if possible and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to low-privilege users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-10T09:44:49.218Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6f99c9bf32cb7a344bda17
Added to database: 08/02/2026, 19:26:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/02/2026, 19:28:00 UTC
Last updated: 08/03/2026, 00:39:49 UTC
Views: 5
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