Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Paymob for WooCommerce <= 4.1.10 versions.
Published: 2026-08-20
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the Paymob for WooCommerce WordPress plugin versions up to and including 4.1.10. An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript into a page viewed by site visitors, potentially leading to credential theft, defacement, or execution of malicious actions in the context of the site. The flaw arises from insufficient sanitization of user‑controlled input, classified as CWE-79.

Affected Systems

WordPress Paymob for WooCommerce plugin made by Paymob, affecting all installations using version 4.1.10 or earlier.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 7.1 the vulnerability is considered high severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is unauthenticated; an attacker can exploit the flaw by sending a crafted request to the vulnerable plugin’s interface from any network location, without the need for privileged access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 21:46 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Paymob for WooCommerce Plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.1.11).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Paymob for WooCommerce WordPress plugin to the latest available version, at least 4.1.11.
  • Disable or remove the plugin if it is not required to reduce the attack surface.
  • Review other WordPress plugins for similar unauthenticated XSS issues and keep them up to date.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 21:46 UTC.

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History

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Paymob
Paymob paymob For Woocommerce
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Paymob
Paymob paymob For Woocommerce
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Paymob for WooCommerce <= 4.1.10 versions.
Title WordPress Paymob for WooCommerce plugin <= 4.1.10 - 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

Paymob Paymob For Woocommerce
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T15:51:26.201Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T14:00:13.422Z

Link: CVE-2026-66611

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-20T12:16:34.690

Modified: 2026-08-20T16:17:44.983

Link: CVE-2026-66611

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-20T22:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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