What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP Customer Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpcr3_fname' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Customer Reviews versions 3.7.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting other users and site functionality. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in visitors' browsers and affects other site users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and other users may have malicious scripts run in their browsers, risking credential theft or site defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 19, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated