Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in SiteGuard WP Plugin <= 1.8.6 versions.
Published: 2026-08-06
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

SiteGuard WP Plugin versions 1.8.6 and earlier are vulnerable to unauthenticated cross‑site scripting. An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript through the plugin’s input fields or URL parameters, causing the code to execute in the browsers of any site visitor and potentially enabling unauthorized actions against site users.

Affected Systems

Any WordPress installation running jp‑secure SiteGuard WP Plugin 1.8.6 or earlier. The fix requires upgrading to version 1.8.7 or later.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Because the flaw is unauthenticated, any visitor to a vulnerable site can craft a malicious request, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with minimal resources.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 6, 2026 at 16:14 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress SiteGuard WP Plugin Plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.8.7).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update SiteGuard WP Plugin to version 1.8.7 or later
  • Ensure WordPress core and other plugins are kept up to date
  • Deploy a strict Content Security Policy to constrain script execution contexts

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 6, 2026 at 16:14 UTC.

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History

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Jp-secure
Jp-secure siteguard Wp Plugin
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Jp-secure
Jp-secure siteguard Wp Plugin
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in SiteGuard WP Plugin <= 1.8.6 versions.
Title WordPress SiteGuard WP Plugin plugin <= 1.8.6 - 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

Jp-secure Siteguard Wp Plugin
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-06T14:27:21.973Z

Reserved: 2026-07-13T06:13:55.444Z

Link: CVE-2026-61982

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-06T16:15:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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