CVE-2026-94154
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Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Aurora Heatmap WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Aurora Heatmap plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever an admin user clicks the injected heatmap link.

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Published
2026-10-08
Last Modified
2026-10-08
Generated
2026-10-08
AI Q&A
2026-10-08
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-94154
EUVD
EUVD-2026-94651

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Vendor Product Version / Range
r3098 Aurora Heatmap 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 Aurora Heatmap WordPress plugin up to version 1.7.2 has a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'url' parameter due to poor input sanitization and output escaping. These scripts execute when an admin views the affected page.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress plugins for Aurora Heatmap versions up to 1.7.2. Inspect network traffic for suspicious scripts injected via the 'url' parameter. Review admin page links for unexpected heatmap links containing scripts.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal admin session cookies, perform actions as the admin, or deface the website. Since it requires admin interaction to trigger, it poses a risk to site integrity and user trust if exploited.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements or HIPAA's security rules. Organizations may face fines or penalties if exploited due to inadequate protection of user data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Aurora Heatmap plugin to the latest version beyond 1.7.2. Remove the plugin if no update is available. Scan WordPress sites for injected scripts in pages or posts.

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