CVE-2026-11371
BetterDocs < 4.5.5 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via AI Doc Summarizer Prompt Injection
Description
The BetterDocs WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not sanitise an AI-generated documentation summary before storing and outputting it, and the feature that generates it is exposed to unauthenticated users, allowing them to store a malicious payload via prompt injection that executes in the browser of any visitor who views the affected page, including administrators.
INFO
Published Date :
July 16, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 16, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-11371
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the BetterDocs WordPress plugin to version 4.5.5 or later.
- Verify that the AI summary feature is properly sanitized.
- Review and secure AI prompt handling mechanisms.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-11371.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/db41e3db-74c2-4b94-bbff-bd1493295241/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-11371 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-11371
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'BetterDocs', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.0.0', 'lessThan': '4.5.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The BetterDocs WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not sanitise an AI-generated documentation summary before storing and outputting it, and the feature that generates it is exposed to unauthenticated users, allowing them to store a malicious payload via prompt injection that executes in the browser of any visitor who views the affected page, including administrators. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/db41e3db-74c2-4b94-bbff-bd1493295241/