CVE-2026-84819: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Greg Winiarski WPAdverts
CVE-2026-84819 is a high-severity vulnerability in WPAdverts up to version 2.3.3 that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79. Exploitation requires no privileges but user interaction is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84819 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPAdverts versions up to and including 2.3.3. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or disabling vulnerable features if possible.
CVE-2026-84819: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Greg Winiarski WPAdverts
Description
CVE-2026-84819 is a high-severity vulnerability in WPAdverts up to version 2.3.3 that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79. Exploitation requires no privileges but user interaction is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84819 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPAdverts versions up to and including 2.3.3. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or disabling vulnerable features if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-02T10:29:50.811Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa2c0d2acd9273b493aab69
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 14:38:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 14:44:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 14:45:44 UTC
Views: 3
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