CVE-2026-42750
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Stored XSS in WPComplete WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-05-27

Last updated on: 2026-05-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Nexcess WPComplete wpcomplete allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WPComplete: from n/a through <= 2.9.5.4.
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Published
2026-05-27
Last Modified
2026-05-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-42750
EUVD
EUVD-2026-32199
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Vendor Product Version / Range
nexcess wpcomplete to 2.9.5.4 (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

This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Nexcess WPComplete plugin for WordPress. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which means that malicious scripts can be injected and stored by the plugin. When other users view the affected pages, the malicious scripts can execute in their browsers.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability includes the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, hijacking user sessions, defacing websites, or spreading malware. The CVSS score indicates a moderate severity with possible impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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