CVE-2026-104726
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Name Directory WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-16

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Name Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'dir' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 1.34.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
2026-10-16
Last Modified
2026-10-16
Generated
2026-10-16
AI Q&A
2026-10-16
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-104726
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102823

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jeroenpeters1986 Name Directory 0

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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

The Name Directory plugin for WordPress has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'dir' shortcode attribute. This flaw exists in versions up to 1.34.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the Name Directory plugin versions up to 1.34.2. Check for malicious scripts in pages using the 'dir' shortcode. Review contributor-level user activity for unauthorized script injections.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could inject scripts that execute when users access infected pages. This may lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users, data theft, or defacement of the website. Users with contributor access or above are the primary risk group.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, compromising user data and violating privacy regulations like GDPR or HIPAA. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies
  • Update the Name Directory plugin to the latest version immediately to patch the vulnerability.
  • Remove or disable the plugin if updating is not possible.
  • Audit user roles and remove unnecessary contributor-level access to reduce attack surface.

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