Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WP Ultimate Review Plugin
CVE-2026-101162

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Ultimate Review
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-101162?

The WP Ultimate Review plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.4.4 is vulnerable due to inadequate escaping of review overview settings. This flaw allows users with author permissions to potentially execute stored cross-site scripting attacks, especially when author reviews are enabled. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts, compromising site security and end-user data.

Affected Version(s)

WP Ultimate Review 0 < 2.4.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-101162 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b7a66222-4e30-4d70-9e2f-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alban Roche
WPScan
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