CVE-2026-27363
Stored XSS in WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| kamleshyadav | vc_autoresponder_addon | to 1.0.6 (inc) |
| kamleshyadav | vc-autoresponder-addon | to 1.0.6 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27363 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon Plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 1.0.6.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—that execute when site visitors access the compromised pages.
Exploitation requires user interaction by a privileged user, such as clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form, although the initial attack vector can be initiated by an unauthenticated user.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability affects the WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon Plugin versions up to and including 1.0.6. Detection involves identifying if this plugin version is installed on your WordPress site.
Since the vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), monitoring for unusual or malicious script injections in web pages generated by the plugin can help detect exploitation attempts.
No specific commands are provided in the available resources for direct detection on network or system level.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
There is no official patch available for this vulnerability as of now.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation measures immediately to protect their websites.
Additionally, monitoring and restricting user inputs and interactions that could trigger the vulnerability, especially from privileged users, can help reduce risk.