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CVE-2026-112838 e4jvikwp CVE debrief

The WordPress VikRentCar plugin version 1.4.8 and earlier has a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This issue allows stored XSS attacks, potentially impacting WordPress deployments. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-23T08:00:10.440Z and has not been modified since then. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is classified as HIGH severity.

Vendor
e4jvikwp
Product
VikRentCar
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-23
Original CVE updated
2026-10-23
Advisory published
2026-10-23
Advisory updated
2026-10-23

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using the VikRentCar plugin version 1.4.8 and earlier should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the VikRentCar plugin to version 1.4.9 or later, and assess exposure in their WordPress deployments, as the Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability can lead to potential XSS attacks.

  • Verification of plugin version and exposure in WordPress deployments
  • Potential XSS attacks through stored scripts

Technical summary

The WordPress VikRentCar plugin version 1.4.8 and earlier has a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This issue allows stored XSS attacks, potentially impacting WordPress deployments. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the VikRentCar plugin to version 1.4.9 or later.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the VikRentCar plugin to version 1.4.9 or later, and assess exposure in their WordPress deployments.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and update the VikRentCar plugin to version 1.4.9 or later
  • Assess exposure in WordPress deployments
  • Monitor for potential XSS attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress VikRentCar plugin version 1.4.8 and earlier.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-112838 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112838

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-112838 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112838

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.