CVE-2026-42697

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated XSS in Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Inisev Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons ultimate-social-media-plus allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons: from n/a through 3.7.5.

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Published

2026-10-10

Last Modified

2026-10-13

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-11

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-42697

EUVD

EUVD-2026-96438

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Inisev	Social	Share Icons & Social Share Buttons n/a

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Exploitability

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KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons WordPress plugin versions 3.7.5 and below. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages without authentication.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WordPress Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons plugin version 3.7.5 or below is installed. Review server logs for unusual script injections or requests targeting the plugin. Use security tools like Wordfence or Patchstack to scan for XSS patterns in plugin files.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal visitor data, hijack user accounts, or perform other malicious actions by tricking users into clicking malicious links or visiting crafted pages. Exploitation requires user interaction.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites using the affected plugin. Such attacks may lead to theft of visitor data, including sensitive information, which could violate GDPR requirements for data protection and user privacy. For HIPAA, if the website handles protected health information, unauthorized access via XSS could result in breaches of confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable or remove the plugin immediately if possible. Apply Patchstack's mitigation rule if available. Update the plugin to the latest version once an official patch is released. Monitor for suspicious activity and consider a full security audit.

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