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CVE-2026-66705: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Facebook Facebook for WordPress

0
High
Published: 08/06/2026 (08/06/2026, 15:32:48 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Facebook
Product: Facebook for WordPress

Description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Facebook for WordPress <= 5.2.1 versions.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

Affected versions
<=5.2.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 14:57:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-66705) is an instance of CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as cross-site scripting (XSS). It affects Facebook for WordPress versions up to and including 5.2.1. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin, which can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, manipulate site content, or disrupt service availability. The CVSS vector indicates partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction and no privileges are needed to initiate the attack.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T14:01:16.156Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a749d43bf8831d539dba865

Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:42:11 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 14:57:31 UTC

Last updated: 08/07/2026, 02:34:32 UTC

Views: 6

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