WordPress Plugin XSS Vulnerabilities
2026-03-18
The Code Embed plugin for WordPress (versions up to 2.5.1) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript into pages through custom field meta values. The vulnerability exists because the plugin's sanitization function only runs during post saves, while WordPress AJAX endpoints can add meta fields without triggering sanitization, and the plugin then outputs these unsanitized values directly without HTML escaping. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute whenever any user visits an affected page, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web-based configuration interface of Zucchetti Axess physical access control devices across multiple product lines (XA4, X3/X3BIO, X4, X7, and XIO/i-door/i-door+). The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization of the dirBrowse parameter in the /file_manager.cgi endpoint, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of authenticated administrators. A public proof-of-concept has been disclosed on GitHub (https://github.com/iremnurylmz/CVE-2026-30695), and given the lack of CVSS/EPSS scoring data and KEV status confirmation, the true exploitation likelihood remains uncertain but the presence of a POC elevates practical risk.