Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WPS Limit Login <= 1.5.9.3 versions.
Published: 2026-09-23
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Cross Site Scripting
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the WordPress WPS Limit Login plugin versions 1.5.9.3 and earlier. An attacker who sends a crafted request to the plugin can inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of any user who views the affected page. While the description does not detail specific consequences, based on typical XSS behavior it could allow theft of session cookies, credential hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the victim’s browser.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the WordPress WPS Limit Login plugin, developed by NicolasKulka. Versions 1.5.9.3 and earlier are impacted. The plugin runs on WordPress installations, so any site that has a vulnerable version installed is at risk; no further version information is provided beyond the <= 1.5.9.3 bound.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.1, indicating a high severity vulnerability. EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The flaw requires web access and is unauthenticated, meaning any visitor to a vulnerable site could potentially inject malicious script. This could compromise user sessions or facilitate the spread of malware through the affected site.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 23, 2026 at 20:18 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WPS Limit Login Plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.5.9.4).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WordPress WPS Limit Login Plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.5.9.4).
  • If the plugin is not essential, uninstall it to remove the attack surface entirely.
  • Restrict access to the plugin’s administrative pages and any exposed URLs to trusted administrators or by IP address, ensuring that only authorized users can interact with the plugin’s configuration.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 23, 2026 at 20:18 UTC.

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History

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WPS Limit Login <= 1.5.9.3 versions.
Title WordPress WPS Limit Login plugin <= 1.5.9.3 - 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

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-23T18:59:56.937Z

Reserved: 2026-09-18T11:24:13.323Z

Link: CVE-2026-93622

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-23T19:19:46.180

Modified: 2026-09-23T19:39:08.847

Link: CVE-2026-93622

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-23T20:30:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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