CVE-2026-3178 HIGH

CVE-2026-3178: Name Directory <= 1.32.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'name_directory_name'

Vendor Jeroenpeters1986
Product Name Directory
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 11, 2026
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Name Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'name_directory_name' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.32.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability was partially patched in versions 1.30.3 and 1.32.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Name Directory versions up to 1.32.1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. The vulnerability can affect multiple users and compromise site integrity. No user interaction is required for exploitation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can deface your site, steal user session data, or redirect visitors to malicious pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 11, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated