CVE-2026-65515
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Unauthenticated XSS in AffiliateWP

Publication date: 2026-08-06

Last updated on: 2026-08-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in AffiliateWP <= 2.35.0 versions.

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Published
2026-08-06
Last Modified
2026-08-06
Generated
2026-08-06
AI Q&A
2026-08-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65515
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53967

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
affiliatewp affiliatewp to 2.35.0 (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 an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting AffiliateWP versions 2.35.0 and below. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users without needing authentication.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users. This could lead to account takeovers, data theft, or unauthorized transactions if users have elevated privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements. For HIPAA, it may expose protected health information, risking compliance with security rules.

Mitigation Strategies

Update AffiliateWP to the latest version above 2.35.0 to patch the XSS vulnerability. If immediate update is not possible, restrict user input validation and sanitize all outputs to prevent malicious script execution.

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