What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Citations tools plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'code' parameter in the 'ctdoi' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Citations Tools versions 0.3.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users on the site. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself. An attacker with low-level account access can craft malicious input that executes in other users' browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions, data, or site behavior without additional user clicks.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required from the victim.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 14, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
