CVE-2026-6041: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mixer2 Buzz Comments
The Buzz Comments plugin for WordPress up to version 0. 9. 4 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'Custom Buzz Avatar' setting. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated users with Administrator-level privileges to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute when any user accesses the plugin settings page. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4. 4. 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
CVE-2026-6041 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Buzz Comments WordPress plugin (versions up to 0.9.4). It occurs due to improper neutralization of input in the 'Custom Buzz Avatar' (buzz_comments_avatar_image) setting, allowing authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts that execute on the plugin settings page. The vulnerability requires high privileges and does not involve user interaction to trigger once the malicious input is stored. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can inject and store malicious scripts that execute when the plugin settings page is viewed. This could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts within the affected WordPress environment. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires high privileges to exploit. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Buzz Comments plugin if feasible. Monitor official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-6041: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mixer2 Buzz Comments
Description
The Buzz Comments plugin for WordPress up to version 0. 9. 4 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'Custom Buzz Avatar' setting. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated users with Administrator-level privileges to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute when any user accesses the plugin settings page. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4. 4. 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 4.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6041 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Buzz Comments WordPress plugin (versions up to 0.9.4). It occurs due to improper neutralization of input in the 'Custom Buzz Avatar' (buzz_comments_avatar_image) setting, allowing authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts that execute on the plugin settings page. The vulnerability requires high privileges and does not involve user interaction to trigger once the malicious input is stored. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can inject and store malicious scripts that execute when the plugin settings page is viewed. This could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts within the affected WordPress environment. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires high privileges to exploit. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Buzz Comments plugin if feasible. Monitor official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T17:12:07.338Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e8877219fe3cd2cd8093d3
Added to database: 4/22/2026, 8:31:46 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 11:13:43 AM
Last updated: 6/6/2026, 11:00:28 PM
Views: 37
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