Vulnerability Description
The Switch CTA Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wppw_cta_box' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied post meta values including 'cta_box_button_link', 'cta_box_button_id', 'cta_box_button_text', and 'cta_box_description'. The shortcode reads post meta from a user-specified post ID and echoes these values directly into HTML output without any escaping functions (no esc_attr(), esc_url(), or esc_html()). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-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/switch-cta-box/tags/1.1/inc/box_displ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/switch-cta-box/tags/1.1/inc/box_displ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/switch-cta-box/tags/1.1/inc/box_displ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/switch-cta-box/tags/1.1/inc/shortcode
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/switch-cta-box/trunk/inc/box_display_
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/switch-cta-box/trunk/inc/box_display_
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/switch-cta-box/trunk/inc/box_display_
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/switch-cta-box/trunk/inc/shortcode_se
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/19a3fc90-b81c-4451-80e
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-4088?
CVE-2026-4088 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Switch CTA Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wppw_cta_box' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This is due to insufficient input sanit...
How severe is CVE-2026-4088?
CVE-2026-4088 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-4088?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.