CVE-2026-27059
DOM-Based XSS in Penci Recipe Plugin Allows Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pencidesign | penci_recipe | to 4.1 (inc) |
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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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue specifically of the DOM-Based type. It occurs in the PenciDesign Penci Recipe plugin, versions up to and including 4.1. The problem arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which means that malicious scripts can be injected and executed in the context of a user's browser.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the browsers of users who visit affected web pages. This can lead to theft of sensitive information such as cookies, session tokens, or other private data, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, and potentially compromise the security and integrity of the affected website.
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