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Allow Html In Category Descriptions Vulnerabilities

1 known security issue reported for the Allow Html In Category Descriptions WordPress plugin. Most recent disclosed Feb 13, 2026.

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Allow HTML in Category Descriptions <= 1.2.4 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Category Descriptions

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The Allow HTML in Category Descriptions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via category descriptions in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.4. This is due to the plugin unconditionally removing the `wp_kses_data` output filter for term_description, link_description, link_notes, and use...

CVSS:
4.4
Affected:
up to 1.2.4
Fixed in:
1.2.5
Disclosed:
Feb 13, 2026

CVE-2026-0693 on NVD →

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