CVE-2026-8628: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in owencutajar EntreDroppers
The EntreDroppers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via PHP_SELF Parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. The payload is delivered via attacker-controlled path-info in the URL (e.g., /wp-admin/admin.php/"><script>alert(0)</script>/?page=EntreDroppers.php), which PHP_SELF reflects directly into the form action attribute.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8628 describes a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the EntreDroppers WordPress plugin by owencutajar. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.1.2 due to improper neutralization of input in the PHP_SELF parameter. An attacker can craft a URL containing malicious script code in the path-info, which PHP_SELF reflects into the form action attribute without proper sanitization or escaping. This allows execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser when they click a malicious link, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser via reflected XSS. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information accessible to the browser. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The medium CVSS score reflects the need for user interaction and limited scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently confirmed for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links that may exploit this reflected XSS. Site administrators should monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-8628: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in owencutajar EntreDroppers
Description
The EntreDroppers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via PHP_SELF Parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. The payload is delivered via attacker-controlled path-info in the URL (e.g., /wp-admin/admin.php/"><script>alert(0)</script>/?page=EntreDroppers.php), which PHP_SELF reflects directly into the form action attribute.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8628 describes a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the EntreDroppers WordPress plugin by owencutajar. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.1.2 due to improper neutralization of input in the PHP_SELF parameter. An attacker can craft a URL containing malicious script code in the path-info, which PHP_SELF reflects into the form action attribute without proper sanitization or escaping. This allows execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser when they click a malicious link, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser via reflected XSS. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information accessible to the browser. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The medium CVSS score reflects the need for user interaction and limited scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently confirmed for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links that may exploit this reflected XSS. Site administrators should monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-14T18:46:06.873Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3b7812eed863c81e5f72ca
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 06:24:18 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 06:41:53 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 19:09:01 UTC
Views: 9
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