CVE-2026-66617: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in PublishPress PublishPress Series
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in PublishPress Series <= 3.1.3 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-66617) is a contributor-level cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in PublishPress Series plugin versions up to 3.1.3. It arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with contributor privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection. Avoid relying on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
CVE-2026-66617: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in PublishPress PublishPress Series
Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in PublishPress Series <= 3.1.3 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
PublishPress
PublishPress Series
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-66617) is a contributor-level cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in PublishPress Series plugin versions up to 3.1.3. It arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with contributor privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection. Avoid relying on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T14:00:21.730Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aabebe655bf5e2cf570488d
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 13:32:22 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 13:47:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 01:25:22 UTC
Views: 9
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