CVE-2026-65473
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Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit <= 4.9.12 versions.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65473
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48085

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Vendor Product Version / Range
virtue ascend_pinnacle_toolkit to 4.9.12 (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 is a Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit plugin for WordPress, affecting versions 4.9.12 and earlier. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which execute when visitors access the site. Exploitation requires a privileged user to perform an action like clicking a malicious link.

Detection Guidance

To detect this XSS vulnerability in the Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit plugin, check the installed version of the plugin on your WordPress site. If the version is 4.9.12 or earlier, the site is vulnerable. You can verify the version by inspecting the plugin files or using WordPress admin panel under Plugins.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could inject malicious scripts such as redirects or advertisements into your website. These scripts would execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user data, defacing the site, or spreading malware. The impact depends on the privileges of the compromised user.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit plugin to version 4.9.12.1 or later. If auto-updates are enabled, ensure they are functioning. Remove or disable the plugin if updates are not possible. Regularly monitor for new updates and security advisories.

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