What the vulnerability does
01Description
The StyleBidet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the URL path in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 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
StyleBidet versions 1.0.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component, potentially affecting other users or site functionality. Low confidentiality and integrity impact.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit a crafted page.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised or see malicious content injected into the site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 14, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated