CVE-2026-81742
BE REST Endpoints <= 1.0.0 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS and Widget Manipulation
Description
The BE REST Endpoints WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not perform any authorization check before allowing widgets to be read, created, updated and deleted, and does not sanitize the values it stores in them, allowing unauthenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts which will execute in the browser of any user visiting the site.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 12, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 12, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-81742
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the plugin to the latest version.
- Ensure all user roles have proper authorization checks.
- Sanitize all user-supplied input before storing it.
- Review plugin for similar vulnerabilities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-81742.
| URL | Resource |
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ea7c371a-3d0b-4e09-9c76-145345ad316b/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-81742 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-2026-81742
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The BE REST Endpoints WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not perform any authorization check before allowing widgets to be read, created, updated and deleted, and does not sanitize the values it stores in them, allowing unauthenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts which will execute in the browser of any user visiting the site. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/81xxx/CVE-2026-81742.json">CVE-2026-81742</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ea7c371a-3d0b-4e09-9c76-145345ad316b/