CVE-2026-14864

Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in JetEngine WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-02

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: WPScan

Description

The JetEngine WordPress plugin before 3.8.12 does not escape a post meta value before outputting it through one of its shortcodes, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the context of higher-privileged users such as administrators.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-02

Last Modified

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-22

AI Q&A

2026-08-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-21

NVD

CVE-2026-14864

EUVD

EUVD-2026-51929

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
jetengine	jetengine	to 3.8.12 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the JetEngine WordPress plugin. It occurs because the plugin does not properly escape a post meta value before displaying it through a shortcode. This allows users with Contributor role or higher to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed when other users, including administrators, view the affected content.

Detection Guidance

Check for the JetEngine WordPress plugin version. If it is below 3.8.12, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run: wp plugin list | grep jetengine in the WordPress root directory.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to steal sensitive user data, perform actions on behalf of users, or take control of the WordPress site. Users with Contributor roles or above could inject scripts that run in the context of higher-privileged users, potentially leading to full site compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing user data through XSS attacks. GDPR requires protection of personal data, and HIPAA mandates safeguards for protected health information. A successful XSS attack could result in unauthorized access to such data, violating these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the JetEngine plugin to version 3.8.12 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, disable the plugin until an update is available.

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