# CVE-2026-97265: Crocoblock JetEngine cross-site scripting in page generation

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-97265-improper-neutralization-of-input-during-web-page-generation-cross  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-09-30. Updated: 2026-09-30  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-97265 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-09-30

JetEngine is a WordPress plugin that enables dynamic content and form building. A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which could steal visitor data or compromise user accounts when viewed by site administrators or other users.

Technologies: [Crocoblock JetEngine](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/jetengine). Vendors: [Crocoblock](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/crocoblock).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-97265 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-97265 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-97265?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 30 September 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Crocoblock JetEngine through 3.8.15.3.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-97265?** A patch was published on 2026-09-30: Version 3.8.15.4 or later Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-97265 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-97265?** Check whether you run Crocoblock JetEngine 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.

## Technical details

The vulnerability exists in JetEngine versions up to 3.8.15.3 and stems from improper input neutralization during web page generation, leading to stored XSS. Exploitation requires user interaction—typically a privileged user performing an action like clicking a link or visiting a crafted page. This allows attackers to inject persistent malicious scripts that execute in the context of the affected application.

## Affected products

- Crocoblock JetEngine through 3.8.15.3

## Timeline

- 2026-09-30: disclosed
- 2026-09-30: patched: Version 3.8.15.4 or later

## References

- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jet-engine/vulnerability/wordpress-jetengine-plugin-3-8-15-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jet-engine/vulnerability/wordpress-jetengine-plugin-3-8-15-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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