Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Debugging <= 2.12.2 versions.
Published: 2026-07-02
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The WP Debugging plugin up to version 2.12.2 contains an unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting flaw that allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into pages rendered to visitors. This vulnerability is classified as CWE-79 and can lead to client-side code execution when a victim browser loads the affected page.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites that have the WP Debugging plugin (created by Andy Fragen) installed at version 2.12.2 or older. No other plugins or WordPress core components are reported as affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a moderate-to-high severity. The EPSS score of < 1 % denotes a very low likelihood of exploitation at present, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV. Any external user can trigger the flaw to the site, causing unintended JavaScript to run in the browsers of site visitors.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 21, 2026 at 11:55 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WP Debugging Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.12.3).

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WP Debugging plugin to version 2.12.3 or later.
  • If the plugin is not required, deactivate and remove it from the WordPress installation.
  • Configure a Content Security Policy that disallows inline scripts or restricts script sources until a patch is available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 21, 2026 at 11:55 UTC.

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History

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Andy Fragen
Andy Fragen wp Debugging
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Andy Fragen
Andy Fragen wp Debugging
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Debugging <= 2.12.2 versions.
Title WordPress WP Debugging plugin <= 2.12.2 - 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

Andy Fragen Wp Debugging
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-02T19:43:42.128Z

Reserved: 2026-06-24T12:45:24.972Z

Link: CVE-2026-57350

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-02T19:43:37.569Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-21T12:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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