CVE-2026-0833
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-17
Last updated on: 2026-01-17
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| unknown_vendor | team_section | to 2.0.0 (inc) |
| unknown_vendor | team_section | 2.0.1 |
| unknown_vendor | team_section | 1.1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-0833 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Team Section Block plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.0. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape user-supplied social network link URLs. This allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user views the infected page, potentially compromising user data or site integrity. [1, 4]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into your WordPress site pages. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious activities. It compromises the security and trustworthiness of your website and can lead to data breaches or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users. [1, 4]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by scanning WordPress installations for the presence of the Team Section Block plugin version 2.0.0 or earlier. Additionally, inspecting pages or posts where users with Contributor-level access or higher have added social network link URLs in the Team Section block may reveal injected scripts. There are no specific commands provided in the resources to detect this vulnerability on a network or system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Team Section Block plugin to version 2.0.1 or later, which includes a fix that properly sanitizes button links to prevent stored cross-site scripting attacks. This update was released on 01/11/2026 and addresses the unsafe URL handling issue. [1]