What the vulnerability does
01Description
The SearchWiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post titles in search results in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0. This is due to the plugin using `esc_attr()` instead of `esc_html()` when outputting post titles in search results. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in post titles that will execute whenever a user performs a search and views the search results page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
SearchWiz versions 1.0.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself. Low-privileged accounts can exploit this without user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect the application's functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions and data integrity across the application.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privileged account on the system; no user interaction required from victims.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 14, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
