CVE-2026-42751: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpdevelop Booking Manager
CVE-2026-42751 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wpdevelop Booking Manager plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2. 1. 18. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. It has a CVSS 3. 1 base score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. 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
The wpdevelop Booking Manager plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.1.18. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change, with low impacts 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 released, users should consider restricting access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the Booking Manager plugin to untrusted users where possible.
CVE-2026-42751: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpdevelop Booking Manager
Description
CVE-2026-42751 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wpdevelop Booking Manager plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2. 1. 18. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. It has a CVSS 3. 1 base score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. 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
The wpdevelop Booking Manager plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.1.18. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change, with low impacts 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 released, users should consider restricting access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the Booking Manager plugin to untrusted users where possible.
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: 6a16c88de29bf47b50b1dc20
Added to database: 5/27/2026, 10:33:49 AM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 10:49:11 AM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 11:43:08 AM
Views: 3
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