What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28127?

CVE-2026-28127 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-2026-28127?

Within 24 hours: Identify all instances of Lawyer Directory plugin in use and document version numbers; assess whether client-facing pages utilize this plugin. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block malicious XSS payloads targeting the plugin; consider temporarily disabling the plugin if alternatives exist. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor (e-plugins) for patch availability; upgrade immediately upon release or migrate to alternative directory solution.

CVE-2026-28127

HIGH

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

2026-03-05 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

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 05, 2026 - 06:16 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in e-plugins Lawyer Directory lawyer-directory allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Lawyer Directory: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

AnalysisAI

The e-plugins Lawyer Directory plugin through version 1.3.2 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. An attacker can exploit this to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of victims, or redirect users to malicious sites. No patch is currently available for affected installations.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects e-plugins Lawyer Directory lawyer-directory. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in e-plugins Lawyer Directory lawyer-directory allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Lawyer Directory: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: e-plugins Lawyer Directory lawyer-directory.

RemediationAI

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