Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Reflected XSS reachable over the network without authentication, requires victim click (UI:R), and crosses into the WordPress origin (S:C) with limited C/I/A impact via script execution.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Popup box <= 6.2.9 versions.
AnalysisAI
Reflected cross-site scripting in the Ays Pro Popup Box WordPress plugin versions 6.2.9 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser when the victim clicks a crafted link. The CVSS 7.1 score reflects scope change (S:C) typical of XSS escaping the plugin context into the broader WordPress session. …
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Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata
Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires (1) a WordPress site running the Ays Pro Popup Box plugin at version 6.2.9 or below, (2) the attacker delivering a crafted URL to a victim who is currently authenticated to that WordPress site (UI:R - user must click the link), and (3) the victim's browser to execute JavaScript in the WordPress origin. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L produces 7.1 (High), driven primarily by the scope change and unauthenticated network reach, offset by the required user interaction (clicking a crafted link). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker crafts a URL containing a malicious JavaScript payload in a parameter handled by the Popup Box plugin and delivers it via phishing email, forum post, or malvertising to a WordPress administrator. When the admin clicks the link while logged in, the script executes in the WordPress origin and can exfiltrate session cookies, perform CSRF-style actions, or inject a backdoored admin user. … |
| Remediation | No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis from the input data - site administrators should consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/ays-popup-box/vulnerability/wordpress-popup-box-plugin-6-2-9-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability) and the Ays Pro Popup Box page on WordPress.org for the latest version above 6.2.9 and upgrade immediately once available. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours: inventory all WordPress installations using Ays Pro Popup Box version 6.2.9 or earlier and classify by business criticality. …
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EUVD-2026-37635