CVE-2026-84930
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Cross-Site Scripting in CatFolders WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-05

Last updated on: 2026-09-05

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library WordPress plugin before 2.0.7 does not properly validate a block attribute before using it as an HTML tag name in its gallery output, allowing users with the Author role and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the browser of anyone who views the affected post.

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Published
2026-09-05
Last Modified
2026-09-05
Generated
2026-09-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-84930
EUVD
EUVD-2026-71871

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
catfolders document_gallery to 2.0.7 (exc)
artus_kg catfolders_document_gallery to 2.0.7 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CatFolders Document Gallery WordPress plugin before version 2.0.7. It occurs because the plugin does not validate a block attribute before using it as an HTML tag name in gallery output. Users with Author role or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute in browsers of visitors viewing the affected post.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the CatFolders Document Gallery plugin in your WordPress admin panel. If the version is below 2.0.7, the system is vulnerable. You can also inspect posts containing the plugin's gallery blocks for suspicious scripts in the HTML output.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal user sessions, redirect to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users. Visitors to compromised posts may have their data exposed or devices compromised through browser-based exploits.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance violations and penalties if user data is compromised through this exploit.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the CatFolders Document Gallery plugin to version 2.0.7 or later through the WordPress admin panel. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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