CVE-2026-1320
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Stored XSS in Secure Copy Plugin via X-Forwarded-For Header

Publication date: 2026-02-12

Last updated on: 2026-02-12

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'X-Forwarded-For' HTTP header in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Published
2026-02-12
Last Modified
2026-02-12
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-1320
EUVD
EUVD-2026-7044
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Vendor Product Version / Range
wordfence secure_copy_content_protection to 4.9.8 (inc)
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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

The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via the 'X-Forwarded-For' HTTP header in all versions up to and including 4.9.8.

This vulnerability exists because the plugin does not properly sanitize input or escape output, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.

These injected scripts execute whenever a user accesses a page containing the malicious code.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website.

  • Attackers can steal user session cookies or credentials.
  • They can perform actions on behalf of users without their consent.
  • It can lead to defacement or redirection to malicious sites.
  • Overall, it compromises the confidentiality and integrity of user interactions with the website.
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