What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Smart Docs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Smart Docs versions 1.1.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users or administrators. The vulnerability requires administrative access to exploit and impacts the integrity and confidentiality of user sessions. Update to a version newer than 1.1.1 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators or high-privilege users could be compromised, leading to account takeover or data theft affecting the entire site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level administrative privileges in Smart Docs; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 3, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
