CVE-2026-105078 WP Store Locator CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the WP Store Locator plugin should assess exposure and prioritize updates or mitigations.

Why it matters

The WP Store Locator plugin XSS vulnerability requires attention from defenders to prevent potential JavaScript execution and data theft. Defenders should verify plugin versions, implement input validation and output encoding, and monitor plugin updates and security advisories.

• Potential for unauthorized JavaScript execution
• Possible data theft or unauthorized actions
• Need for input validation and output encoding
• Priority for updating WP Store Locator plugin versions

Technical summary

The WP Store Locator plugin for WordPress has a stored XSS vulnerability in versions up to 3.0.3. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript code, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft. This vulnerability requires attention from defenders to prevent potential JavaScript execution and data theft. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating WP Store Locator plugin versions to prevent potential XSS attacks.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating WP Store Locator plugin versions to prevent potential XSS attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify WP Store Locator plugin version and update to a fixed version if necessary
• Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks
• Monitor plugin updates and security advisories

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the XSS vulnerability in WP Store Locator plugin versions up to 3.0.3. The source item provides additional context on the vulnerability, including its potential impact and recommended actions. Defenders should verify plugin versions, implement input validation and output encoding, and monitor plugin updates and security advisories to prevent potential JavaScript execution and data theft. Evidence is limited to CVE Program and NVD data.

Sources and 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.