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LeadConnector CVE-2026-81298

| EUVDEUVD-2026-68783 HIGH
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-08-31 Patchstack GHSA-2g3w-32rg-w3c9
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY
7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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6.1 MEDIUM

Network-delivered unauthenticated XSS with scope change; availability impact removed as XSS does not directly cause service disruption.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

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2
Analysis Generated
Aug 31, 2026 - 21:07 vuln.today
CVE Published
Aug 31, 2026 - 20:30 cve.org
HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in LeadConnector <= 4.0.5 versions.

AnalysisAI

Unauthenticated stored or reflected Cross-Site Scripting in the LeadConnector WordPress plugin (versions ≤ 4.0.5) allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser session without any prior authentication. The CVSS vector confirms a scope change (S:C), meaning the injected script escapes the plugin's context and can affect the broader WordPress session environment. …

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Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation The CVSS vector (PR:N) confirms exploitation requires no authentication against the WordPress site. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The CVSS 7.1 score reflects a network-accessible, low-complexity attack requiring no privileges (PR:N) but needing victim interaction (UI:R), which somewhat limits mass-automated exploitation. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
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Remediation Update the LeadConnector WordPress plugin to a version above 4.0.5 as the primary remediation; the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/leadconnector/vulnerability/wordpress-leadconnector-plugin-4-0-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability should be consulted for the exact patched release version, which was not independently confirmed from the available input data. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours: Inventory all WordPress installations to identify any running LeadConnector plugin version 4.0.5 or earlier; disable or completely remove the plugin from affected sites, or deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS injection attempts targeting the plugin if immediate removal is not operationally feasible. …

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