CVE-2026-84960: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in cbutlerjr WP-Members Membership Plugin
The WP-Members Membership Plugin for WordPress contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 3.5.6. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of URL query strings. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious URL that, when visited by a user who then clicks the Terms of Service link on the registration page, executes arbitrary scripts in the user's browser. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84960 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP-Members Membership Plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from 0 up to and including 3.5.6. The flaw is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of URL query string parameters. Exploitation requires user interaction: the victim must visit a crafted URL and then click the Terms of Service link on the registration page, which triggers the execution of injected scripts.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability does not allow direct system compromise or denial of service but can compromise user trust and data confidentiality within the affected web application.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users should check the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, avoid clicking suspicious links and consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious query strings targeting this plugin. Monitor for vendor updates to apply an official fix once released.
CVE-2026-84960: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in cbutlerjr WP-Members Membership Plugin
Description
The WP-Members Membership Plugin for WordPress contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 3.5.6. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of URL query strings. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious URL that, when visited by a user who then clicks the Terms of Service link on the registration page, executes arbitrary scripts in the user's browser. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
cbutlerjr
WP-Members Membership Plugin
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84960 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP-Members Membership Plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from 0 up to and including 3.5.6. The flaw is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of URL query string parameters. Exploitation requires user interaction: the victim must visit a crafted URL and then click the Terms of Service link on the registration page, which triggers the execution of injected scripts.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability does not allow direct system compromise or denial of service but can compromise user trust and data confidentiality within the affected web application.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users should check the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, avoid clicking suspicious links and consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious query strings targeting this plugin. Monitor for vendor updates to apply an official fix once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-02T17:31:38.442Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa379d891cc7f38489ada44
Added to database: 09/11/2026, 03:47:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 04:02:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 04:11:54 UTC
Views: 7
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