CVE-2026-88788
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Text Styler WordPress Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Text Styler WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not sanitise and escape user-supplied styling values before outputting them within a front-end style block, and does not verify that a user may edit the target post, allowing users with contributor-level access or above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of anyone viewing the affected post, including administrators.

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Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-09-22
Generated
2026-10-12
AI Q&A
2026-09-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-11
NVD
CVE-2026-88788
EUVD
EUVD-2026-84275

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
text_styler text_styler to 1.1.1 (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 Text Styler WordPress plugin versions up to 1.1.1. It allows users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious JavaScript into posts by exploiting un-sanitized styling values. The injected script executes when the post is viewed by anyone, including administrators.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Text Styler WordPress plugin version 1.1.1 or below is installed. Inspect front-end style blocks for unsanitized user-supplied values or JavaScript code. Review post edit permissions for contributors and above.

Impact Analysis

If you use the affected plugin, attackers with contributor access could inject malicious scripts into your posts. These scripts could steal cookies, session tokens, or sensitive data, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users. Administrators viewing compromised posts risk complete account compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, exposing user data and violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements. For HIPAA, it risks unauthorized access to protected health information. Both standards require safeguards against such exploits, and failure to address this could result in non-compliance penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Text Styler plugin to the latest version. Remove or disable the plugin if no update is available. Restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor posts for unauthorized JavaScript injections.

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