Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Melapress WP Activity Log wp-security-audit-log allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Activity Log: from n/a through 5.6.3.1.
Published: 2026-06-25
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

The CVE description identifies a stored cross‑site scripting flaw in the Melapress WP Activity Log plugin, affecting versions up to 5.6.3.1. The flaw is caused by insufficient input sanitization when generating the activity log, which permits an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript that is stored and later executed in the browser of anyone with access to view the log. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attacker could potentially execute arbitrary scripts in the victim’s browser context, which could facilitate credential theft, page defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Affected Systems

The affected software is the WordPress WP Activity Log plugin from Melapress, with all releases up to but not including 5.6.4 vulnerable. Any WordPress installation that has a version of this plugin older than 5.6.4 should be considered at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 7.1 this vulnerability is considered high severity. The EPSS score is < 1%, indicating a low but non-zero likelihood of exploitation, and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the likely attack vector involves the WordPress web interface and would target users with the subscriber role who can view the log.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 2, 2026 at 08:35 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WP Activity Log plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.6.4).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WP Activity Log plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.6.4).
  • Review and tighten user role permissions to limit subscriber access to log viewing where possible.
  • Audit recent site activity logs for evidence of XSS payloads or unauthorized script execution before applying the patch.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 2, 2026 at 08:35 UTC.

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History

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Activity Log <= 5.6.3.1 versions. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Melapress WP Activity Log wp-security-audit-log allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Activity Log: from n/a through 5.6.3.1.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Melapress
Melapress wp Activity Log
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Melapress
Melapress wp Activity Log
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Activity Log <= 5.6.3.1 versions.
Title WordPress WP Activity Log plugin <= 5.6.3.1 - 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

Melapress Wp Activity Log
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-02T06:17:30.075Z

Reserved: 2026-06-18T09:31:56.470Z

Link: CVE-2026-56005

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Updated: 2026-06-25T14:19:30.429Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-25T14:16:49.720

Modified: 2026-10-02T07:16:36.817

Link: CVE-2026-56005

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-02T08:45:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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