Vulnerability Description
The Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'menu_title' and 'menu_magnifier_color' Settings in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.15 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.14/admin/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.14/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.14/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.14/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.15/admin/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.15/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.15/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.15/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ab004836-8362-46d6-acf
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-11356?
CVE-2026-11356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'menu_title' and 'menu_magnifier_color' Settings in all versions up to, and including, ...
How severe is CVE-2026-11356?
CVE-2026-11356 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-11356?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.