CVE-2026-25346 HIGH

CVE-2026-25346: WordPress FAQ Builder AYS plugin <= 1.8.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Ays Pro
Product FAQ Builder AYS
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 25, 2026
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ays Pro FAQ Builder AYS faq-builder-ays allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects FAQ Builder AYS: from n/a through <= 1.8.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

FAQ Builder AYS versions up to 1.8.2 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators and users visiting crafted links risk session hijacking, data theft, and unauthorized site modifications.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 25, 2026 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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