CVE-2026-25331: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Melapress WP Activity Log
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Melapress WP Activity Log wp-security-audit-log allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP Activity Log: from n/a through <= 5.5.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-25331 describes a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the Melapress WP Activity Log WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to 5.5.4. The issue arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be executed in the user's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to limited disclosure or modification of information and partial disruption of service. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score and the described effects on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with plugin usage and limit privileges where possible. Monitor official Melapress channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-25331: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Melapress WP Activity Log
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Melapress WP Activity Log wp-security-audit-log allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP Activity Log: from n/a through <= 5.5.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-25331 describes a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the Melapress WP Activity Log WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to 5.5.4. The issue arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be executed in the user's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to limited disclosure or modification of information and partial disruption of service. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score and the described effects on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with plugin usage and limit privileges where possible. Monitor official Melapress channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-02T12:52:29.367Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6996d03a6aea4a407a4bdace
Added to database: 2/19/2026, 8:56:26 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 10:09:51 AM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 6:34:25 PM
Views: 53
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