WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-96339 Deferred

Houzez: Cross-site scripting

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Houzez.co Houzez houzez allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through 4.4.0. The CNA vector specifies an unauthenticated attacker and requires victim interaction; the exact WordPress role is not identified for authenticated access. Attacker-controlled input is reflected into unsafe page output and executes as script in the site origin when a victim encounters the crafted response. The export does not identify the vulnerable endpoint, action, parameter or function.

CVE / CNA score 7.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Houzez
Plugin slug
houzez
Affected
<= 4.4.0
Safe version
4.4.1
Published
Oct 16, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Oct 16, 2026 and is one of 16 known issues for this theme.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Houzez to 4.4.1 or a later supported release in the applicable branch. The completed authoritative record confirms this fixed version for the disclosed issue.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Houzez.co Houzez houzez allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through 4.4.0.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources