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CVE-2026-16570: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-16570cvecve-2026-16570cwe-79
Published: 08/19/2026 (08/19/2026, 06:00:17 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster

Description

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster WordPress plugin before 4.4.8 does not escape some of the query-string parameters it reflects back on one of its admin pages, allowing attackers to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks against logged-in users such as administrators who are tricked into opening a crafted link.

Affected software

Affected versions
<4.4.8

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/19/2026, 07:11:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster WordPress plugin versions prior to 4.4.8 do not properly escape certain query-string parameters on an administrative page. This flaw enables reflected Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) attacks, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts via crafted URLs. When an authenticated user, such as an administrator, opens such a link, the injected script executes in their browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking or other malicious actions. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of logged-in users, including administrators. This can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or disclosure of sensitive information accessible to the user. The vulnerability affects only users who are tricked into clicking crafted links while authenticated.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor the NextScripts plugin updates and apply any official fixes once released. Until then, avoid clicking on suspicious links that target the plugin's admin pages.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
WPScan
Date Reserved
2026-07-22T12:55:12.394Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a854e91c6e8be033248b269

Added to database: 08/19/2026, 06:34:57 UTC

Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 07:11:32 UTC

Last updated: 08/19/2026, 11:17:36 UTC

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