CVE-2026-0694
SearchWiz <= 1.0.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Post Title
Description
The SearchWiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post titles in search results in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0. This is due to the plugin using `esc_attr()` instead of `esc_html()` when outputting post titles in search results. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in post titles that will execute whenever a user performs a search and views the search results page.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 14, 2026, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 14, 2026, 6:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-0694
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the SearchWiz plugin.
- Avoid using esc_attr() for post titles in search results.
- Sanitize user input before displaying it.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The SearchWiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post titles in search results in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0. This is due to the plugin using `esc_attr()` instead of `esc_html()` when outputting post titles in search results. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in post titles that will execute whenever a user performs a search and views the search results page. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/searchwiz/tags/1.0.0/public/class-sw-ajax.php#L616 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/searchwiz/trunk/public/class-sw-ajax.php#L616 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3e60a315-7f74-4d81-b6d2-ad3d40d489ef?source=cve