CVE-2026-65562
Received Received - Intake

Contributor XSS in BetterDocs <= 4.6.2

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in BetterDocs <= 4.6.2 versions.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-27
Generated
2026-07-27
AI Q&A
2026-07-27
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65562
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49235

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
wpbeaver betterdocs 4.6.2
wpbeaver betterdocs to 4.6.2 (inc)
wpbeaver betterdocs From 4.7.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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 BetterDocs WordPress plugin affecting versions 4.6.2 and below. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites through user interactions, potentially causing redirects, ads, or harmful HTML payloads.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the BetterDocs plugin. If it is 4.6.2 or below, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in the /wp-content/plugins/betterdocs/ directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, attackers could execute malicious scripts in a user's browser when they interact with the site. This may lead to stolen session cookies, phishing attacks, or unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. Successful exploitation requires a privileged user to click a malicious link or submit a form.

Compliance Impact

XSS vulnerabilities can compromise user data integrity and confidentiality, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data privacy) requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties if user data is exposed due to this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the BetterDocs plugin to version 4.7.0 or later immediately. Enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins if using Patchstack. Ensure only trusted users have privileged access to prevent exploitation.

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