Stored XSS Vulnerability in FAQ Builder AYS WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-81737
Currently unrated
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 2 September 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-81737?
The FAQ Builder AYS WordPress plugin, prior to version 1.8.5, has a vulnerability that permits unauthenticated users to submit content without proper sanitization or escaping. This leads to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, where malicious scripts can be executed in the context of the administrator's session. The plugin's attempt to escape submitted content is ultimately compromised by a subsequent decoding step, creating a significant security risk for websites using this plugin.
Affected Version(s)
FAQ Builder AYS 1.6.3 < 1.8.5
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.