What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1841?

CVE-2026-1841 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2026-1841?

Organizations using the PixelYourSite WordPress plugin versions 11.2.0 and earlier face a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious code into website pages.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1841?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all WordPress installations using PixelYourSite and disable the plugin if non-critical, or restrict admin access to configuration pages. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block malicious payloads in 'pysTrafficSource' and 'pys_landing_page' parameters, and conduct a security audit of existing plugin configurations for injected content. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor channels for patch availability and plan immediate deployment once released, or evaluate alternative plugins with active security maintenance.

WordPress CVE-2026-1841

HIGH

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-02-13 security@wordfence.com

WordPress XSS

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 13, 2026 - 22:16 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The PixelYourSite - Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'pysTrafficSource' parameter and the 'pys_landing_page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 11.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

AnalysisAI

Stored XSS in the PixelYourSite WordPress plugin through versions 11.2.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'pysTrafficSource' and 'pys_landing_page' parameters due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping. When users visit pages containing injected payloads, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising sessions and stealing sensitive data. No patch is currently available, leaving all affected installations vulnerable.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). The PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'pysTrafficSource' parameter and the 'pys_landing_page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 11.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected ProductsAI

The PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'pysTrafficSource'

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.