CVE-2026-81404
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Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in IPGP Visitors Origin WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-05

Last updated on: 2026-09-05

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The IPGP Visitors Origin WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not sanitise or escape user input before reflecting it back in the HTTP response, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks against users who are tricked into submitting a crafted request.

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Published
2026-09-05
Last Modified
2026-09-05
Generated
2026-09-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-05
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-81404
EUVD
EUVD-2026-71853

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ipgp_visitors_origin plugin to 1.6 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the IPGP Visitors Origin WordPress plugin versions 1.6 or below. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user input before reflecting it back in the HTTP response. Attackers can exploit this by tricking users into submitting a crafted request, which executes malicious scripts in the user's browser.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the IPGP Visitors Origin WordPress plugin version is 1.6 or below. You can use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files directly for version information.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts in the browsers of users who interact with a crafted request. This could lead to theft of session cookies, account takeover, or defacement of the affected website. Users may unknowingly expose sensitive data or credentials.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, which may violate GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's security requirements for safeguarding protected health information. Organizations using the vulnerable plugin may face compliance violations and potential legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the IPGP Visitors Origin WordPress plugin to version 1.6 or higher. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released.

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