CVE-2026-84935 — HIGH (8.0)

Vulnerability Description

The HT Menu WordPress plugin before 1.2.7 does not perform any capability or object-ownership check when saving navigation menu-item settings, and does not escape those stored settings when the menu is rendered, allowing users with minimal permissions such as Subscribers to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any visitor, administrators included, who views the affected menu.

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/10aeb456-764d-4f4d-a2c9-e357474d59c7/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84935?

CVE-2026-84935 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). The HT Menu WordPress plugin before 1.2.7 does not perform any capability or object-ownership check when saving navigation menu-item settings, and does not escape those stored settings when the menu ...

How severe is CVE-2026-84935?

CVE-2026-84935 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-2026-84935?

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