CVE-2026-27054
Reflected XSS in Penci Soledad Data Migrator
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pencidesign | penci_soledad_data_migrator | to 1.3.1 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27054 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Penci Soledad Data Migrator Plugin versions up to and including 1.3.1.
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, which execute when visitors access the affected website.
Exploitation requires user interaction by a privileged user, such as clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form, but no authentication is required to initiate the attack.
It is categorized under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating medium severity.
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 harmful HTML payloads.
Such attacks can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of your website, potentially harming your users and damaging your reputation.
Since exploitation requires user interaction by a privileged user, attackers might trick users into performing actions that trigger the malicious scripts.
The vulnerability is moderately dangerous and likely to be exploited in mass campaigns targeting many websites regardless of their traffic or popularity.
Currently, no official patch is available, but mitigation rules exist to block attacks until a patch is released.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability is a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Penci Soledad Data Migrator Plugin up to version 1.3.1. Detection typically involves identifying malicious script injections in web requests or responses related to this plugin.
Since no official patch is available yet, detection can be done by monitoring HTTP requests and responses for suspicious payloads that include script tags or unusual HTML content injected via URL parameters or form inputs targeting the plugin's endpoints.
Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but common approaches include using web vulnerability scanners or manual inspection with tools like curl or browser developer tools to test for reflected script injection.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule that can block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
Users are advised to update the Penci Soledad Data Migrator plugin immediately once a patch becomes available.
In the meantime, seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developer to implement protective measures such as web application firewalls (WAF) or custom filters to block malicious payloads.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Penci Soledad Data Migrator directly impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.