CVE-2026-16273

Narrative Publisher <= 1.0.7 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via narrative_post_script Post Meta

Published Aug 2, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions narrative Publisher
Vendors & Products Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions narrative Publisher
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Weaknesses CWE-79
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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.
Title Narrative Publisher <= 1.0.7 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via narrative_post_script Post Meta
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2026, 5:44 PM
Reserved
Jul 20, 2026, 9:59 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 2, 2026, 6:16 AM
Modified
Aug 26, 2026, 4:31 PM