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CVE-2026-39071: n/a

0
Medium
Published: 08/28/2026 (08/28/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5

Description

WordPress plugin (Spiffy Plugin) before 5.0.9 is affected by Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Event Title field. An authenticated attacker with the lowest privileged role (contributor) can exploit this to redirect user to malicious site or control the account.

CVSS v3.1

Score 5.4medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/07/2026, 14:22:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-39071 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WordPress Spiffy Plugin prior to version 5.0.9. The flaw resides in the Event Title field, where an attacker with the lowest authenticated role (contributor) can inject malicious scripts. This can lead to user redirection to malicious websites or account control. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation). No vendor advisory or patch information is available at this time.

Potential Impact

An attacker with contributor-level access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially redirecting them to malicious sites or hijacking their accounts. This compromises user trust and could lead to further attacks leveraging stolen credentials or session tokens. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Event Title field inputs.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a91e402acd9273b4942e673

Added to database: 08/28/2026, 19:39:46 UTC

Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 14:22:56 UTC

Last updated: 10/12/2026, 18:48:19 UTC

Views: 26

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