CVE-2026-7437: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in moch-a AzonPost
The AzonPost plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `editpos_hidden` parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7437 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the AzonPost WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.3). It occurs due to improper neutralization of input in the 'editpos_hidden' parameter, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when an administrator interacts with a crafted link. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (medium severity). No official fix or patch has been published, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of an administrator's browser session. This may allow attackers to perform actions with the administrator's privileges, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of the WordPress site. However, exploitation requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and affects confidentiality and integrity with no direct impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should exercise caution when clicking links related to the AzonPost plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Implementing web application firewalls or input filtering may provide temporary protection but are not guaranteed to fully mitigate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-7437: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in moch-a AzonPost
Description
The AzonPost plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `editpos_hidden` parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7437 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the AzonPost WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.3). It occurs due to improper neutralization of input in the 'editpos_hidden' parameter, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when an administrator interacts with a crafted link. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (medium severity). No official fix or patch has been published, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of an administrator's browser session. This may allow attackers to perform actions with the administrator's privileges, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of the WordPress site. However, exploitation requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and affects confidentiality and integrity with no direct impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should exercise caution when clicking links related to the AzonPost plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Implementing web application firewalls or input filtering may provide temporary protection but are not guaranteed to fully mitigate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T15:35:53.194Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02e311cbff5d8610bad628
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 08:21:37 UTC
Last enriched: 05/19/2026, 10:25:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 43
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