CVE-2026-42750: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Nexcess WPComplete
CVE-2026-42750 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Nexcess WPComplete plugin affecting versions up to and including 2. 9. 5. 4. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which could allow an attacker with low privileges and user interaction to execute malicious scripts. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Nexcess WPComplete (<= 2.9.5.4) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction could exploit this to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges low, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system or user data. The medium severity reflects the need for user interaction and low privileges required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and consider disabling or limiting the use of the WPComplete plugin if feasible.
CVE-2026-42750: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Nexcess WPComplete
Description
CVE-2026-42750 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Nexcess WPComplete plugin affecting versions up to and including 2. 9. 5. 4. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which could allow an attacker with low privileges and user interaction to execute malicious scripts. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Nexcess WPComplete (<= 2.9.5.4) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction could exploit this to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges low, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system or user data. The medium severity reflects the need for user interaction and low privileges required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and consider disabling or limiting the use of the WPComplete plugin if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T09:05:35.592Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a16c88de29bf47b50b1dc1d
Added to database: 5/27/2026, 10:33:49 AM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 10:49:15 AM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 11:44:27 AM
Views: 3
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