CVE-2026-16684
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Stored XSS in Easy Property Listings WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-01

Last updated on: 2026-08-01

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Easy Property Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'facebook' User Contact Method in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.24 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-08-01
Last Modified
2026-08-01
Generated
2026-08-01
AI Q&A
2026-08-01
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-16684
EUVD
EUVD-2026-51741

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Vendor Product Version / Range
easy_property_listings easy_property_listings to 3.5.24 (inc)

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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 vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the Easy Property Listings WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the 'facebook' user contact method. The issue arises due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in versions up to 3.5.24.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for the Easy Property Listings plugin versions up to 3.5.24. Inspect WordPress installations for the plugin and verify version numbers. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could inject scripts that execute when users access infected pages. This may lead to theft of user sessions, defacement of pages, or redirection to malicious sites. Users with subscriber-level access or higher could exploit this to compromise other users or site visitors.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements. For HIPAA, it may compromise protected health information if exploited on healthcare-related sites. Both standards emphasize protecting user data integrity and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Easy Property Listings plugin to the latest version beyond 3.5.24. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is applied.

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