CVE-2026-61961: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPDeveloper EmbedPress
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in EmbedPress <= 4.5.6 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-79, involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the EmbedPress plugin by WPDeveloper. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks on affected versions (<=4.5.6). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially resulting in data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, it poses a significant risk to affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling the plugin or restricting access to affected functionality if feasible.
CVE-2026-61961: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPDeveloper EmbedPress
Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in EmbedPress <= 4.5.6 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-79, involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the EmbedPress plugin by WPDeveloper. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks on affected versions (<=4.5.6). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially resulting in data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, it poses a significant risk to affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling the plugin or restricting access to affected functionality if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-13T06:13:44.978Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a749d35bf8831d539db9e1e
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:41:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 15:42:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 22:40:59 UTC
Views: 5
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