Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in SiteGuard WP Plugin <= 1.8.6 versions. (CVE-2026-61982)
CVE-2026-61982 is an unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting SiteGuard WP Plugin versions up to and including 1.8.6. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts without authentication, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score is 7.1, indicating a high severity level. No patch or remediation details are currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (CWE-79) flaw in SiteGuard WP Plugin versions <= 1.8.6. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site without requiring authentication. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected web application.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches once released.
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in SiteGuard WP Plugin <= 1.8.6 versions. (CVE-2026-61982)
Description
CVE-2026-61982 is an unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting SiteGuard WP Plugin versions up to and including 1.8.6. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts without authentication, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score is 7.1, indicating a high severity level. No patch or remediation details are currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (CWE-79) flaw in SiteGuard WP Plugin versions <= 1.8.6. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site without requiring authentication. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected web application.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches once released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2pjv-rp2m-j233
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-61982"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a74d1a2bf8831d539236c1d
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:25:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 18:26:59 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 03:40:59 UTC
Views: 5
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