CVE-2026-2388
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Stored XSS in Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.10. This is due to the wp_display() shortcode handler, used by multiple shortcodes, allowing attacker-controlled html_tags values to define raw HTML tags and then embedding untrusted vicinity content inside those tags. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-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
2026-08-26
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-08-26
AI Q&A
2026-08-26
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-2388
EUVD
EUVD-2026-66361

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wordfence google_reviews to 5.10 (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 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews WordPress plugin. It affects versions up to 5.10. The issue is in the wp_display() shortcode handler, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via html_tags values. These scripts execute when users visit infected pages.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking for the presence of the Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews plugin versions up to and including 5.10 in your WordPress installation. Inspect the plugin files for the wp_display() shortcode handler and review any user-contributed content that may contain injected scripts.

Impact Analysis

Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into WordPress pages. When users access these pages, the scripts may steal cookies, session tokens, or perform actions on their behalf. This could lead to account takeover or unauthorized data access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's data protection requirements. For HIPAA, it may compromise protected health information integrity. Both standards require safeguards against unauthorized access, which this vulnerability undermines.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews plugin to the latest version beyond 5.10. If an update is unavailable, consider disabling the plugin temporarily. Review all user-contributed content for suspicious scripts and remove any unauthorized code.

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