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CVE-2026-114194 Igor Funa CVE debrief

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in the Ad Inserter plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from n/a through 2.8.18. This issue allows for Reflected XSS attacks. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to prevent potential XSS attacks. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, and further verification is required to determine the full scope of the issue.

Vendor
Igor Funa
Product
Ad Inserter
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-24
Original CVE updated
2026-10-24
Advisory published
2026-10-24
Advisory updated
2026-10-24

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Ad Inserter plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to prevent potential XSS attacks.

Why it matters

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ad Inserter plugin for WordPress requires defenders to verify and update the plugin to prevent potential attacks.

  • Defenders need to verify and update the Ad Inserter plugin to prevent potential XSS attacks
  • XSS attacks could lead to unauthorized actions on the affected WordPress installations
  • Further verification is required to determine the full scope of the issue

Technical summary

The Ad Inserter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The issue affects versions from n/a through 2.8.18. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the Ad Inserter plugin to prevent potential XSS attacks. The technical details of the vulnerability are limited, and further analysis is required to fully understand the issue.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the Ad Inserter plugin to prevent potential XSS attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and update the Ad Inserter plugin to the latest version
  • Monitor for potential XSS attacks
  • Implement additional security measures to prevent reflected XSS attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further verification is required to determine the full scope of the issue.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-114194 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-114194

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

  • CVE-2026-114194 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-114194

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

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.