CVE-2026-88788: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Text Styler
The Text Styler WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not sanitise and escape user-supplied styling values before outputting them within a front-end style block, and does not verify that a user may edit the target post, allowing users with contributor-level access or above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of anyone viewing the affected post, including administrators.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-88788 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Text Styler WordPress plugin through version 1.1.1. The plugin does not sanitize or escape user-supplied styling values before rendering them in front-end style blocks. Furthermore, it lacks proper permission checks to confirm that a user is authorized to edit the target post. This combination allows users with contributor-level access or above to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the browsers of anyone viewing the affected post, including site administrators.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary JavaScript into posts, which executes in the browsers of users viewing those posts. This can lead to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the victim's browser. The vulnerability affects site integrity and user trust, especially since administrators can be targeted.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should restrict contributor-level access carefully and consider removing or disabling the Text Styler plugin until a fix is available. Monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-88788: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Text Styler
Description
The Text Styler WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not sanitise and escape user-supplied styling values before outputting them within a front-end style block, and does not verify that a user may edit the target post, allowing users with contributor-level access or above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of anyone viewing the affected post, including administrators.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Text Styler
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-88788 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Text Styler WordPress plugin through version 1.1.1. The plugin does not sanitize or escape user-supplied styling values before rendering them in front-end style blocks. Furthermore, it lacks proper permission checks to confirm that a user is authorized to edit the target post. This combination allows users with contributor-level access or above to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the browsers of anyone viewing the affected post, including site administrators.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary JavaScript into posts, which executes in the browsers of users viewing those posts. This can lead to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the victim's browser. The vulnerability affects site integrity and user trust, especially since administrators can be targeted.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should restrict contributor-level access carefully and consider removing or disabling the Text Styler plugin until a fix is available. Monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-10T07:48:31.384Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab21b65f7a7c54106a1488d
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 06:08:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 06:17:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:07 UTC
Views: 23
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