CVE-2026-65517: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Scott Paterson Easy PayPal Buy Now Button
CVE-2026-65517 is a high-severity unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin by Scott Paterson. It affects all versions up to and including 2.0.4. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts during web page generation without authentication. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The vulnerability has not been reported to be exploited in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-65517) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in the Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin, versions up to 2.0.4. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or official fix has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to data disclosure, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects all users of Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin versions up to 2.0.4.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the affected plugin to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-65517: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Scott Paterson Easy PayPal Buy Now Button
Description
CVE-2026-65517 is a high-severity unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin by Scott Paterson. It affects all versions up to and including 2.0.4. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts during web page generation without authentication. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The vulnerability has not been reported to be exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Scott Paterson
Easy PayPal Buy Now Button
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-65517) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in the Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin, versions up to 2.0.4. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or official fix has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to data disclosure, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects all users of Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin versions up to 2.0.4.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the affected plugin to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T08:54:01.673Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a749d37bf8831d539db9e84
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:41:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:08:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:36 UTC
Views: 32
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