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CVE-2026-57420: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Netrr Author Box WP Lens

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-57420cvecve-2026-57420
Published: 07/13/2026 (07/13/2026, 08:41:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Netrr
Product: Author Box WP Lens

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Netrr Author Box WP Lens author-box-for-divi allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Box WP Lens: from n/a through <= 2.1.5.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.5medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

Affected versions
<=2.1.5

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/13/2026, 11:18:41 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in the Author Box WP Lens WordPress plugin allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.1.5. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to stored XSS attacks, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users. This can result in partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system or user data. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with scope changed and 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 available, restrict plugin usage to trusted users and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-06-24T12:46:38.624Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a54b7eb68715ace439f7d12

Added to database: 07/13/2026, 10:03:23 UTC

Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 11:18:41 UTC

Last updated: 07/13/2026, 19:47:38 UTC

Views: 2

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