Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Unauthenticated reflected XSS reachable over the network (AV:N, AC:L, PR:N) but needs victim interaction (UI:R); injected script crosses into browser context (S:C) with limited C/I/A impact.
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 Simply Schedule Appointments <= 1.6.12.2 versions.
AnalysisAI
Cross-site scripting in the Simply Schedule Appointments WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.6.12.2) lets unauthenticated remote attackers inject script that executes in a victim's browser when they load a crafted page or follow a crafted link. The CVSS:3.1 vector (PR:N, UI:R, S:C) confirms no authentication is required but a user must interact, and the Changed scope reflects script crossing the security boundary into the visitor's browser context. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires the Simply Schedule Appointments plugin (<= 1.6.12.2) to be installed and the affected booking/scheduling page reachable by the attacker; no authentication is needed (PR:N). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | Signals are moderate and broadly consistent. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker crafts a link or booking request containing a malicious script payload and lures a site visitor or logged-in administrator into loading it; because the input is reflected without sanitization, the script executes in their browser under the site's origin. With low attack complexity and no authentication needed, the attacker can steal session cookies, perform actions as the victim, or pivot toward admin account takeover. … |
| Remediation | Upgrade the Simply Schedule Appointments plugin to the first release published after 1.6.12.2; no exact fixed version number was included in the provided data, so confirm the patched version against the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/simply-schedule-appointments/vulnerability/wordpress-simply-schedule-appointments-plugin-1-6-12-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve) and the WordPress plugin changelog before deploying. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: Disable Simply Schedule Appointments plugin immediately and verify removal in WordPress admin; review web server and WAF logs for XSS exploitation patterns. …
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Same weakness CWE-79 – Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-39730
GHSA-x46x-px7q-p9j7