Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Delight Star Inc. WP Associate Post R2 wp-associate-post-r2 allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Associate Post R2: from n/a through 5.0.1.
Published: 2026-10-09
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Cross-site Scripting
Action: Patch Update
AI Analysis

Impact

A reflected Cross‑Site Scripting flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious script into pages displayed by the WP Associate Post R2 plugin, compromising user data and session integrity. The plugin fails to neutralize user‑supplied input when rendering its pages. An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim’s browser, potentially stealing credentials, cookies, or injecting further malicious traffic.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability impacts WordPress sites running Delight Star Inc. WP Associate Post R2 versions up to and including 5.0.1. Versions prior to the plugin’s first release are also included in the affected scope.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 7.1 indicates a high impact but not critical severity. No EPSS score is available, and the flaw is not listed in CISA KEV, suggesting a moderate likelihood of exploitation. Typical exploitation would involve an attacker creating a malicious URL containing the injected script. Any user who follows that link would be susceptible, so exposure is possible to all site visitors unless mitigated.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 9, 2026 at 13:27 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WP Associate Post R2 plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.0.2).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WP Associate Post R2 plugin to version 5.0.2 or newer.
  • Validate and encode all user‑supplied input in custom plugin code or through a security plugin.
  • Apply a strict Content Security Policy to restrict execution of untrusted scripts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 9, 2026 at 13:27 UTC.

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History

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Delight Star Inc. WP Associate Post R2 wp-associate-post-r2 allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Associate Post R2: from n/a through 5.0.1.
Title WordPress WP Associate Post R2 plugin <= 5.0.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-11T11:42:55.514Z

Reserved: 2026-10-06T00:18:26.654Z

Link: CVE-2026-105870

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-11T11:35:16.153Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-09T13:17:08.710

Modified: 2026-10-11T12:16:52.110

Link: CVE-2026-105870

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-09T13:30:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')