Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
High privilege required to store payload (PR:H), scope change reflects cross-user browser execution (S:C), and XSS does not directly cause availability impact so A:N is more accurate.
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PublishPress PublishPress Series allows Stored XSS.
This issue affects PublishPress Series: from n/a through 2.17.0.
AnalysisAI
Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the PublishPress Series WordPress plugin (versions through 2.17.0) allows a high-privileged attacker to persist malicious JavaScript payloads that execute in victims' browsers when affected content is viewed. The scope change in the CVSS vector confirms the injected script crosses trust boundaries, affecting users beyond the administrative context where the payload was stored. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account with high privileges (PR:H per CVSS) - specifically, the ability to create or edit PublishPress Series entries, which is typically scoped to the Administrator role or custom roles with equivalent plugin permissions. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 5.9 Medium score is broadly consistent with the threat model. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Update the PublishPress Series plugin to a version beyond 2.17.0 as soon as a patched release is confirmed. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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EUVD-2026-62212
GHSA-f2x7-mvmx-mxhc