CVE-2026-96830: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Nexcess GiveWP
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in GiveWP <= 4.16.9 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-96830 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GiveWP versions up to 4.16.9. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. The impact includes partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system or user data. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects a high impact level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting GiveWP. Avoid relying on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
CVE-2026-96830: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Nexcess GiveWP
Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in GiveWP <= 4.16.9 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Nexcess
GiveWP
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-96830 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GiveWP versions up to 4.16.9. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. The impact includes partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system or user data. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects a high impact level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting GiveWP. Avoid relying on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-23T17:30:22.499Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd08c92a4e24523d0690e9
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 13:04:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 13:09:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 16:35:33 UTC
Views: 2
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