What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24955?

CVE-2026-24955 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-24955?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all WordPress installations using Whizz Plugins and document current versions. Within 7 days: Implement input validation and output encoding rules via WAF; consider disabling the affected plugin if non-critical to operations. Within 30 days: Establish continuous monitoring for patch release; evaluate alternative plugins as migration contingency; conduct security awareness training on phishing/social engineering risks that could exploit this vulnerability.

CVE-2026-24955

HIGH

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

2026-02-20 audit@patchstack.com

XSS

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 20, 2026 - 16:22 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in fox-themes Whizz Plugins whizz-plugins allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Whizz Plugins: from n/a through <= 1.9.

AnalysisAI

Reflected cross-site scripting in fox-themes Whizz Plugins version 1.9 and earlier allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by victims, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect all visitors to a compromised site due to its cross-site impact. No patch is currently available.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects fox-themes Whizz Plugins whizz-plugins. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in fox-themes Whizz Plugins whizz-plugins allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Whizz Plugins: from n/a through <= 1.9.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: fox-themes Whizz Plugins whizz-plugins.

RemediationAI

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