Narrative Publisher <= 1.0.7 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via narrative_post_script Post Meta
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-16273 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-02 06:16:39 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-02 06:16:39 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | Narrative Publisher | affected 1.0.7 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/c98113a9-ee8a-4a24-8b2f-d506b99bba1c | [email protected] | wpscan.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Pablo González Pérez (en)
CNA: Francisco José Ramírez Vicente and Iñigo Sánchez Enciso (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.