CVE-2026-62116: WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager plugin <= 1.13.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Q: Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or plugin privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction, as indicated by the UI:R vector.

Q: What impact could successful exploitation have?

Successful XSS could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low impact levels. The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerable component can affect resources beyond its own security authority.

Q: Which plugin versions are affected?

Versions 1.13.1 and earlier of the WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager plugin are affected.

Published Oct 10, 2026

Updated

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager <= 1.13.1 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager<=1.13.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.13.6

Event History

Oct 10, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:35 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:35 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or plugin privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction, as indicated by the UI:R vector.

What impact could successful exploitation have?