CVE-2026-97263
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in WPAdverts WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Greg Winiarski WPAdverts wpadverts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WPAdverts: from n/a through 2.3.4.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-97263
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96324

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Greg Winiarski WPAdverts 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 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WPAdverts plugin for WordPress. It occurs when user input is not properly neutralized during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed when other users view the page.

Detection Guidance

This is a stored XSS vulnerability in WPAdverts plugin versions up to 2.3.4. Detection requires checking for malicious scripts in user inputs stored in the WordPress database or reflected in web pages. Manually review plugin files for suspicious input handling or use security scanners like Wordfence or Sucuri.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to inject malicious scripts into web pages. This may lead to theft of user sessions, defacement of websites, or redirection to malicious sites. Users with admin access could further compromise the site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. It may result in legal penalties and loss of compliance certifications.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update WPAdverts to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, disable the plugin until a fix is released. Implement a web application firewall to block XSS attempts. Review stored user inputs in the database for malicious scripts.

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