CVE-2026-88905
KeyWord Collector <= 1.4 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS and Settings Update via WPKeyWordSettings
Description
The KeyWord Collector WordPress plugin through 1.4 does not have any authorisation or nonce check when saving its settings, and does not escape them before output, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store malicious JavaScript that executes when an administrator opens the KeyWord Collector WordPress plugin through 1.4's settings page or when a visitor loads a page displaying its output.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 11, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 11, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-88905
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the KeyWord Collector WordPress plugin.
- Verify authorization checks are implemented.
- Ensure all settings output is properly escaped.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-88905.
| URL | Resource |
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/93503140-af69-4734-bf65-bc781b761c47/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-88905
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The KeyWord Collector WordPress plugin through 1.4 does not have any authorisation or nonce check when saving its settings, and does not escape them before output, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store malicious JavaScript that executes when an administrator opens the KeyWord Collector WordPress plugin through 1.4's settings page or when a visitor loads a page displaying its output. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/88xxx/CVE-2026-88905.json">CVE-2026-88905</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/93503140-af69-4734-bf65-bc781b761c47/