CVE-2026-1391
Reflected XSS in Vzaar WordPress Plugin Allows Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| vzaar | vzaar_media_management | to 1.2 (inc) |
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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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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Vzaar Media Management plugin for WordPress to a version later than 1.2 where the issue is fixed. If an update is not immediately available, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is released. Additionally, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious requests that attempt to exploit reflected cross-site scripting via the PHP_SELF variable.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Vzaar Media Management plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user is tricked into clicking a crafted link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to actions such as session hijacking, defacement, or redirecting users to malicious sites. This can compromise user trust and the security of the website's visitors.