CVE-2026-73358
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Unauthenticated XSS in Affiliates Manager Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Affiliates Manager <= 2.9.53 versions.

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Published
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-08-18
AI Q&A
2026-08-18
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-73358
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60782

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpaffiliatesmanager affiliates_manager to 2.9.53 (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 in the Affiliates Manager WordPress plugin versions 2.9.53 and earlier. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites without authentication. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, ads, or other harmful actions.

Detection Guidance

To detect this XSS vulnerability in Affiliates Manager <= 2.9.53, check if the plugin version is outdated. Inspect web pages for suspicious scripts in input fields or URLs. Use tools like vulnerability scanners or manually review plugin files for known XSS patterns.

Impact Analysis

Attackers can exploit this to inject malicious scripts that run on your site when visitors access it. This may lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted ads, theft of user data, or other malicious activities affecting your visitors.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance. It may result in fines or penalties due to inadequate protection of user information.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Affiliates Manager to version 2.9.54 or later. If updating is not possible, use a web application firewall or security plugin like Patchstack to block XSS attacks until the update is applied.

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