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CVE-2026-94377 avisverifies CVE debrief
The Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'moderation' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, which execute when a user accesses an injected page. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize remediation, focusing on verifying the installed plugin version and upgrading to a patched version if necessary.
- Vendor
- avisverifies
- Product
- Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés)
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.2
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-14
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-14
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) plugin should assess exposure and prioritize remediation. This includes verifying the installed plugin version and upgrading to a patched version if necessary. Additionally, defenders should review compensating controls for exposed systems, monitor for suspicious activity, and track exceptions and remediation efforts.
Why it matters
The Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'moderation' parameter, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Defenders should prioritize verifying the installed version and upgrading to a patched version if necessary.
- Unauthenticated attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts.
- Injected scripts execute when a user accesses an injected page.
- Defenders must verify the installed plugin version and upgrade if necessary.
- Remediation priority is high due to the high CVSS score.
Technical summary
The Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'moderation' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute when accessed by a user. The vulnerability's impact can be significant, as it enables attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data breaches.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the installed version of the Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) plugin and upgrading to a patched version if necessary.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the installed version of the Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) plugin.
- Upgrade to a patched version if necessary.
- Monitor for suspicious activity on the plugin's moderation parameter.
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including the affected versions and parameters. The Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'moderation' parameter. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The authentication bypass is possible because ntav_check_data() uses loose != comparisons for signature verification, allowing a JSON
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-94377 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-94377
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-94377 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-94377
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) <= 2.4.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'mod
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/94xxx/CVE-2026-94377.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/netreviews/trunk/includes/review_Pagination.php
Supplemental source
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/netreviews/trunk/netreviews.php
Supplemental source
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/netreviews/trunk/api_functions.php
Supplemental source
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.