AI enriched 20 days ago (2026-07-02 05:09 UTC)

Technical Summary

The User Submitted Posts WordPress plugin before 20260608 does not escape a submitted value before outputting it in an admin-configured display template, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting that can be triggered by unauthenticated users when a non-default display option is enabled.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 4.2). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 44/100 (Moderate, Low) with priority P4 Planned. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.