CVE-2026-42652
Reflected XSS in wpeverest User Registration
Publication date: 2026-04-29
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wpeverest | user_registration | to 5.1.5 (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 found in the wpeverest User Registration plugin. Specifically, it is a Reflected XSS vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This means that malicious input can be reflected back to users without proper sanitization, allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected web page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to several impacts including unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, theft of sensitive information such as cookies or session tokens, and potential compromise of user accounts. Because the CVSS score is 7.1 with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, it indicates that attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely with low complexity and no privileges, potentially causing significant harm.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue found in the wpeverest User Registration plugin, specifically in versions up to and including 5.1.5. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are reflected back to users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to several impacts including unauthorized execution of scripts in the context of the affected website, which may result in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. According to the CVSS score of 7.1, it has a high severity with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.