CVE-2026-102393: Brainstorm Force Starter Templates stored cross-site scripting

CVE-2026-102393 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-05

Brainstorm Force Starter Templates is a WordPress plugin that allows users to create websites from pre-designed templates. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.7.7 allows authenticated contributors or developers to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the site, potentially stealing visitor data or hijacking accounts.

Technologies: Brainstorm Force Starter Templates. Vendors: Brainstorm Force.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-102393 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-102393 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-102393?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 5 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Brainstorm Force Starter Templates up to 4.7.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-102393?
Yes: fixed in 4.7.8. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-102393 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-102393?
Check whether you run Brainstorm Force Starter Templates at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 4.7.8

Technical details

The plugin fails to properly neutralize user input during web page generation, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor or developer privileges to store malicious scripts in the database. When these pages are rendered, the scripts execute in the context of other users' browsers. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a crafted page.

Affected products

  • Brainstorm Force Starter Templates up to 4.7.7

Timeline

  • 2026-09-28: disclosed
  • 2026-10-05: advisory

References

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