CVE-2026-16273
Narrative Publisher <= 1.0.7 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via narrative_post_script Post Meta
Description
The Narrative Publisher WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not restrict write access to a REST-exposed post meta field or escape it when rendering, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any higher-privileged user who views the affected post.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 2, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 2, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16273
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the Narrative Publisher plugin.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Restrict contributor-level access if possible.
- Review plugin security settings.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16273.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c98113a9-ee8a-4a24-8b2f-d506b99bba1c/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16273 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16273
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-16273 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-16273 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'Narrative Publisher', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.0.7'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description The Narrative Publisher WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not restrict write access to a REST-exposed post meta field or escape it when rendering, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any higher-privileged user who views the affected post. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c98113a9-ee8a-4a24-8b2f-d506b99bba1c/