CVE-2026-84096 — HIGH (8.0)

Vulnerability Description

The wp-review-slider-pro WordPress plugin before 12.7.12 does not perform a capability check on the AJAX handler that saves its review submission forms, and the nonce protecting it is generated for every visitor, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to overwrite a live form with field values that are output without escaping on public pages, leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

CVSS Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b30dd50c-6600-4ad6-8195-7b0606b29c9d/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84096?

CVE-2026-84096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). The wp-review-slider-pro WordPress plugin before 12.7.12 does not perform a capability check on the AJAX handler that saves its review submission forms, and the nonce protecting it is generated for ev...

How severe is CVE-2026-84096?

CVE-2026-84096 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84096?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.