Cross-Site Scripting in Custom Menu Wizard Widget for WordPress
CVE-2026-83532

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-83532?

The Custom Menu Wizard Widget for WordPress, up to version 3.3.1, is susceptible to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of multiple shortcode attributes. This security flaw allows users with contributor-level access and higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. Such scripts are executed when the affected content is rendered, potentially compromising the security of the website and its users.

Affected Version(s)

Custom Menu Wizard Widget 0 <= 3.3.1

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.

References

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Artus KG
WPScan
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