CVE-2026-7662: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in joshin85 Plugin Name: ePaperFlip Publisher
The ePaperFlip Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'publicationid' attribute of the `epaperflip_embed` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the shortcode attribute which is injected directly into inline JavaScript. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7662 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ePaperFlip Publisher plugin for WordPress. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'publicationid' attribute of the epaperflip_embed shortcode, which is directly injected into inline JavaScript without adequate sanitization or escaping. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can exploit this to inject arbitrary scripts that execute when other users access the compromised page. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating a medium severity impact. No patch or official remediation has been published as of the current data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Contributor-level or higher privileges to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of other users viewing the affected pages. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires authentication and leverages stored XSS via shortcode attributes.
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 to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the ePaperFlip Publisher plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security community regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2026-7662: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in joshin85 Plugin Name: ePaperFlip Publisher
Description
The ePaperFlip Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'publicationid' attribute of the `epaperflip_embed` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the shortcode attribute which is injected directly into inline JavaScript. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7662 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ePaperFlip Publisher plugin for WordPress. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'publicationid' attribute of the epaperflip_embed shortcode, which is directly injected into inline JavaScript without adequate sanitization or escaping. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can exploit this to inject arbitrary scripts that execute when other users access the compromised page. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating a medium severity impact. No patch or official remediation has been published as of the current data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Contributor-level or higher privileges to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of other users viewing the affected pages. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires authentication and leverages stored XSS via shortcode attributes.
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 to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the ePaperFlip Publisher plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security community regarding patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T19:39:44.324Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a279b36e29bf47b50359122
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 4:48:54 AM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 5:06:27 AM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 7:05:00 PM
Views: 14
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