Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in FiboSearch by WordPress
CVE-2026-28179

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Fibosearch
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-28179?

A vulnerability exists in the FiboSearch plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to 1.33.0. This flaw allows attackers to exploit cross site scripting (XSS) via the shop manager interface, posing significant risks to site integrity and exposing users to potential malicious scripts. Proper sanitization measures are essential to prevent unauthorized script execution.

Affected Version(s)

FiboSearch <= 1.33.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/ajax-sea...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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