CVE-2026-3178: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jeroenpeters1986 Name Directory
The Name Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'name_directory_name' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.32.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability was partially patched in versions 1.30.3 and 1.32.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3178 is a stored XSS vulnerability in the Name Directory plugin for WordPress caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of the 'name_directory_name' parameter. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the injected pages. Although partial patches were applied in versions 1.30.3 and 1.32.1, the vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.32.1. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting its high severity and potential for confidentiality and integrity impact without requiring privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially resulting in theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Partial patches exist in versions 1.30.3 and 1.32.1; however, the vulnerability remains in all versions up to and including 1.32.1. Since no definitive patch link or full fix is confirmed, users should monitor the vendor's advisories for an official fix. Until a complete patch is available, consider disabling or removing the Name Directory plugin or applying custom input sanitization and output escaping as a temporary mitigation.
CVE-2026-3178: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jeroenpeters1986 Name Directory
Description
The Name Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'name_directory_name' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.32.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability was partially patched in versions 1.30.3 and 1.32.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3178 is a stored XSS vulnerability in the Name Directory plugin for WordPress caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of the 'name_directory_name' parameter. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the injected pages. Although partial patches were applied in versions 1.30.3 and 1.32.1, the vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.32.1. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting its high severity and potential for confidentiality and integrity impact without requiring privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially resulting in theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Partial patches exist in versions 1.30.3 and 1.32.1; however, the vulnerability remains in all versions up to and including 1.32.1. Since no definitive patch link or full fix is confirmed, users should monitor the vendor's advisories for an official fix. Until a complete patch is available, consider disabling or removing the Name Directory plugin or applying custom input sanitization and output escaping as a temporary mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T00:16:35.339Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b1523c2f860ef943b572b5
Added to database: 3/11/2026, 11:30:04 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:46:26 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 7:25:31 AM
Views: 72
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