CVE-2026-77829
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Stored XSS in The Cooked – Recipe Management WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-16

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Cooked – Recipe Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via [cooked-timer] Shortcode Content in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.1 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-2026-77829
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102610

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goratech Cooked – Recipe Management 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

This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Cooked – Recipe Management WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the [cooked-timer] shortcode. The flaw exists due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in versions up to 1.16.1.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the Cooked – Recipe Management plugin versions up to 1.16.1. Check for unauthorized script injections in pages using the [cooked-timer] shortcode. Review contributor-level user activity logs for suspicious edits.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into your WordPress site. These scripts could steal user data, hijack sessions, or perform actions on behalf of users. Visitors to the infected pages may have their information compromised or be redirected to malicious sites.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing user data to unauthorized parties. GDPR requires protecting personal data, and HIPAA mandates safeguarding health information. A breach could result in legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Cooked – Recipe Management plugin to the latest version. Remove or restrict contributor-level access to untrusted users. Scan WordPress sites for existing malicious scripts and clean affected pages.

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