CVE-2026-27440: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Saad Iqbal myCred
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal myCred mycred allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through <= 2.9.7.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The myCred plugin by Saad Iqbal contains a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper input sanitization during web page generation. This flaw affects all versions up to 2.9.7.6. An attacker with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially resulting in information disclosure, modification of data, or disruption of service. The impact is rated as medium severity with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences.
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 input handling and consider applying any temporary mitigations recommended by the vendor. Monitor official channels for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2026-27440: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Saad Iqbal myCred
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal myCred mycred allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through <= 2.9.7.6.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The myCred plugin by Saad Iqbal contains a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper input sanitization during web page generation. This flaw affects all versions up to 2.9.7.6. An attacker with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially resulting in information disclosure, modification of data, or disruption of service. The impact is rated as medium severity with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences.
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 input handling and consider applying any temporary mitigations recommended by the vendor. Monitor official channels for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-19T09:52:39.682Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699812af2c4d84f260aeb05a
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 7:52:15 AM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:01:52 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 12:27:24 AM
Views: 86
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