CVE-2026-96819: WordPress oik plugin <= 4.15.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2026
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Updated

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in oik <= 4.15.4 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress oik plugin<=4.15.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress oik Plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.16.0

Event History

Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which sites are in scope for this issue?

WordPress sites running the oik plugin at version 4.15.4 or earlier are in scope based on the affected-version information provided.

2

What access does an attacker need?

The issue is identified as subscriber-level XSS, indicating exploitation involves a WordPress subscriber account. The vector also indicates no privileges beyond that level are required.

3

Does exploitation require someone to interact with malicious content?

Yes. The CVSS vector includes UI:R, meaning user interaction is required for exploitation.

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