Description
The Webpushr Push Notifications plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'webpushr_notification_title' and 'webpushr_notification_body' parameters in versions up to, and including, 4.39.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization in the save_send_notification_flag() function and missing output escaping in the wpp_notification_box() function, which concatenates raw post meta values directly into HTML attribute and textarea contexts. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Published: 2026-07-23
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The Webpushr Push Notifications plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross‑site scripting vulnerability (CWE‑79). The flaw originates from insufficient input sanitization of the 'webpushr_notification_title' and 'webpushr_notification_body' parameters within the save_send_notification_flag() function and from missing output escaping in the wpp_notification_box() function. As a result, an authenticated user with contributor or higher privileges can insert arbitrary JavaScript into these fields, which is then rendered unescaped in the notification box on other users’ pages. The injected script will execute for any visitor who accesses a page where the notification box is rendered.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Web Push Notifications – Webpushr plugin from the Webpushr vendor, specifically all WordPress installations running plugin version 4.39.0 or earlier. No additional fragmentation of product names is required; the plugin is the sole affected component in a typical WordPress site.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score is 6.4, indicating a medium severity. The EPSS score is below 1%, suggesting a low probability of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires the attacker to authenticate to the WordPress backend with at least contributor‑level access and then inject malicious payloads into the notification title or body fields. The injected script will execute for any visitor who accesses a page where the notification box is rendered, enabling widespread impact within the affected site.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 22:55 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Web Push Notifications – Webpushr plugin to the latest available version.
  • If an immediate update is not possible, block or revoke contributor and higher roles from using the notification sending feature, or disable the plugin until a patch is applied.
  • Apply a site‑wide Content‑Security‑Policy that restricts script execution as an additional defense.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 22:55 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Webpushr
Webpushr web Push Notifications
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Webpushr
Webpushr web Push Notifications
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Webpushr Push Notifications plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'webpushr_notification_title' and 'webpushr_notification_body' parameters in versions up to, and including, 4.39.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization in the save_send_notification_flag() function and missing output escaping in the wpp_notification_box() function, which concatenates raw post meta values directly into HTML attribute and textarea contexts. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Title Web Push Notifications <= 4.39.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'webpushr_notification_title' Post Meta Parameter
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Webpushr Web Push Notifications
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-23T16:04:51.114Z

Reserved: 2026-05-27T17:22:45.590Z

Link: CVE-2026-9729

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Updated: 2026-07-23T16:04:48.490Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-07-23T08:16:25.540

Modified: 2026-07-23T16:17:55.250

Link: CVE-2026-9729

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-03T23:00:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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