CVE-2026-81782: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs
Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Docs <= 2.3.1 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-81782) in WP Docs (up to version 2.3.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, categorized as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It allows users with subscriber privileges to inject malicious scripts that could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges but user interaction, and scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with subscriber-level access to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. This can lead to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, and disruption of service. However, the attack requires user interaction and privileges at the subscriber level.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit subscriber privileges and avoid interacting with untrusted content in WP Docs.
CVE-2026-81782: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs
Description
Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Docs <= 2.3.1 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-81782) in WP Docs (up to version 2.3.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, categorized as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It allows users with subscriber privileges to inject malicious scripts that could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges but user interaction, and scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with subscriber-level access to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. This can lead to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, and disruption of service. However, the attack requires user interaction and privileges at the subscriber level.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit subscriber privileges and avoid interacting with untrusted content in WP Docs.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T12:24:25.082Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa2c0ccacd9273b493aaae8
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 14:38:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 14:46:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 17:00:16 UTC
Views: 3
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