Arbitrary JavaScript Execution Vulnerability in Jane Menu Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-85683

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Jane Menu
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-85683?

The Jane Menu WordPress plugin prior to version 1.5.1 lacks proper capability and nonce checks in one of its form handlers. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to bind any published page to a remote document of their choice. Once bound, the plugin retrieves this document and injects its head and body directly into the page without escaping, leading to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of visitors, including administrators. This exposes users to potential malicious scripts and compromises site security.

Affected Version(s)

Jane Menu 0 < 1.5.1

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.

CVE-2026-85683 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/76cfadde-2db5-4e01-b44b-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Naoki Kawahigashi
WPScan
.