CVE-2026-61982: SiteGuard WP Plugin · Cross-site Scripting
Affects SiteGuard WP PluginSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 16% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| jp-secureSiteGuard WP Plugin | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or limiting use of the affected plugin version and apply web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS attack patterns. Monitor vendor channels for updates and patches.
Description
CVE-2026-61982 is a high severity vulnerability in the jp-secure SiteGuard WP Plugin affecting versions up to and including 1.8.6. It is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw that allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.