CVE-2026-24601
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pencidesign | penci_pay_writer | to 1.5 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| 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. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24601 is a Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Penci Pay Writer Plugin versions up to 1.5. It allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. Exploitation requires a privileged user (Contributor or Developer) to interact with a malicious link, page, or form. Once exploited, the malicious scripts execute when site visitors access the affected pages, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other malicious actions affecting site visitors. However, exploitation requires interaction by a privileged user, limiting the risk. The vulnerability is rated with a moderate severity (CVSS 6.5), and Patchstack considers it low priority due to its limited impact and the need for privileged user involvement. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves monitoring for attempts to inject malicious scripts via user inputs in the Penci Pay Writer plugin, especially from users with Contributor or Developer privileges. Since the vulnerability is a Stored XSS, you can look for suspicious input patterns or payloads in form submissions or URLs related to the plugin. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include using web application scanners that detect XSS vulnerabilities or inspecting logs for unusual script injections targeting the plugin's pages. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting privileged user roles (Contributor or Developer) from interacting with untrusted content or links, educating users about the risk of clicking unknown links, and implementing web application firewalls (WAF) to filter out malicious scripts. Since there is no official fix or patched version available, limiting user privileges and monitoring for suspicious activity are key. Additionally, consider disabling or removing the Penci Pay Writer plugin until a patch is released. [1]