CVE-2026-42676
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Stored XSS in myCred WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-01

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in myCred allows Stored XSS. This issue affects myCred: from n/a through 3.0.4.
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Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-01
Generated
2026-06-22
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2026-06-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
NVD
CVE-2026-42676
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33687
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Vendor Product Version / Range
mycred mycred to 3.0.4 (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 myCred plugin. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which means that malicious scripts can be injected and stored by the application. 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 users' browsers. This can lead to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. According to the CVSS score, it has a moderate severity with possible impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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