CVE-2026-85129
Hoo Companion 1.0.2 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via Theme Settings Import
Description
The Hoo Companion WordPress plugin 1.0.2 does not have any authorisation or validation checks in one of its import features, and does not sanitise the data submitted to it before storing it as the active theme's settings, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts which will execute for anyone viewing the site, including administrators. The same request destroys the site's existing theme settings.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 13, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 13, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-85129
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Hoo Companion WordPress plugin to the latest version.
- Ensure all imported data is properly validated and sanitized.
- Restore theme settings from a backup if necessary.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-85129.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a50f6ec1-4297-453e-b45f-6fd889b6b0d2/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-85129 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-2026-85129
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Hoo Companion WordPress plugin 1.0.2 does not have any authorisation or validation checks in one of its import features, and does not sanitise the data submitted to it before storing it as the active theme's settings, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts which will execute for anyone viewing the site, including administrators. The same request destroys the site's existing theme settings. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/85xxx/CVE-2026-85129.json">CVE-2026-85129</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a50f6ec1-4297-453e-b45f-6fd889b6b0d2/