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CVE-2026-56005: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Melapress WP Activity Log

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-56005cvecve-2026-56005cwe-79
Published: 06/25/2026 (06/25/2026, 13:12:37 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Melapress
Product: WP Activity Log

Description

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Activity Log <= 5.6.3.1 versions.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.1high

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

Affected software

Affected versions
<=5.6.3.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/25/2026, 14:31:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-56005) is classified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). It affects the WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 5.6.3.1. The flaw allows users with subscriber privileges to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to information disclosure, data manipulation, or denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed, with scope changed and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.

Potential Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an attacker with subscriber-level access to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This may result in unauthorized data access, manipulation, or disruption of service.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting subscriber privileges or disabling the affected plugin if feasible to reduce exposure.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-06-18T09:31:56.470Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3d38394853345fc10a35d7

Added to database: 06/25/2026, 14:16:25 UTC

Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 14:31:17 UTC

Last updated: 06/25/2026, 21:28:41 UTC

Views: 4

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