CVE-2026-42709: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in RadiusTheme Food Menu – Restaurant Menu & Online Ordering for WooCommerce

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42709) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the Food Menu – Restaurant Menu & Online Ordering for WooCommerce plugin by RadiusTheme. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system or user data. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, it poses a significant risk to websites using the affected plugin versions.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin functionality to mitigate risk.