CVE-2026-94391
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Contributor XSS in Ultimate FAQ <= 2.4.14

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Ultimate FAQ <= 2.4.14 versions.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-24
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-94391
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85477

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack ultimate_faq to 2.4.14 (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 Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Ultimate FAQ plugin versions up to and including 2.4.14. XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. In this case, the vulnerability specifically affects contributors who can submit content.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user sessions, deface your website, or redirect users to malicious sites. For contributors, it may allow privilege escalation if they can inject scripts that modify plugin behavior or access admin functions.

Compliance Impact

XSS vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches by exposing user data, which may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations could face fines or legal action if user data is compromised through this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Ultimate FAQ to the latest version beyond 2.4.14 to patch the XSS vulnerability. If updating is not possible, disable or remove the plugin immediately to prevent exploitation.

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