CVE-2026-7441: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in alphawolf Simple Yearly Archive
The Simple Yearly Archive WordPress plugin up to version 2.2.4 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the posttype attribute of its shortcode. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7441 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Simple Yearly Archive plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 2.2.4 due to improper neutralization of input in the posttype attribute of the SimpleYearlyArchive shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level permissions or above can inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the injected pages. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages. This can lead to information disclosure and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users. There is no impact on availability reported. No known exploits in the wild have been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin updates from alphawolf that address this vulnerability and apply them promptly once released.
CVE-2026-7441: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in alphawolf Simple Yearly Archive
Description
The Simple Yearly Archive WordPress plugin up to version 2.2.4 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the posttype attribute of its shortcode. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
alphawolf
Simple Yearly Archive
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7441 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Simple Yearly Archive plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 2.2.4 due to improper neutralization of input in the posttype attribute of the SimpleYearlyArchive shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level permissions or above can inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the injected pages. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages. This can lead to information disclosure and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users. There is no impact on availability reported. No known exploits in the wild have been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin updates from alphawolf that address this vulnerability and apply them promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T16:20:00.419Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a72e5cdbf8831d5397357ff
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 07:27:09 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 15:52:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:39 UTC
Views: 56
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