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Taskbuilder EUVDEUVD-2026-37559

| CVE-2026-9570 HIGH
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-06-17 WPScan
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · CISA-ADP
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Reflected cross-site scripting in the Taskbuilder WordPress plugin before 5.0.8 lets an unauthenticated attacker inject arbitrary JavaScript by tricking a logged-in user into visiting a crafted URL. The plugin echoes an unsanitised URL parameter directly into inline JavaScript on any frontend page that renders one of its shortcodes, so the payload executes in the victim's authenticated browser session. Publicly available exploit code exists (WPScan), though EPSS remains low (0.18%) and the flaw is not in CISA KEV.

Affected VersionsENISA

Taskbuilder 0 <5.0.8

Affected Packages

euvd taskbuilder fix: 5.0.8

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Severity by source

CISA-ADP PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from CISA-ADP · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorCISA-ADP

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

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch available
Jun 17, 2026 - 09:01 EUVD
CVE Published
Jun 17, 2026 - 06:00 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)
CVE Published
Jun 17, 2026 - 06:00 cve.org
HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The Taskbuilder WordPress plugin before 5.0.8 does not properly sanitise a URL parameter before echoing it into inline JavaScript on a frontend page containing one of its shortcodes, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that can be triggered against any logged-in user.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The Taskbuilder WordPress plugin (versions before 5.0.8) contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into users' authenticated browser sessions. Affected WordPress installations expose user accounts to credential theft and unauthorized actions when users click malicious links. Publicly available exploit code increases attack feasibility despite low current exploitation rates.

Recommended Action

Within 24 hours, audit all WordPress installations using Taskbuilder plugin to identify affected versions. Within 7 days, update all instances to Taskbuilder version 5.0.8 or later to apply the vendor-released patch. Within 30 days, review authentication and access logs on affected systems for exploitation attempts, audit user sessions for unauthorized activity, and validate patch deployment across the entire WordPress environment.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 92% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

56
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Taskbuilder Team T

CVE-2026-95599 HIGH
8.5 Oct 09

Blind SQL injection in the Taskbuilder WordPress plugin (all versions up to and including 6.0.5) allows an attacker who

CVE-2026-52697 HIGH
8.5 Jun 15

SQL injection in the Taskbuilder WordPress plugin versions 5.0.7 and earlier allows authenticated Subscriber-level users

CVE-2024-9828 MEDIUM POC
4.1 Nov 21

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CVE-2026-12110 MEDIUM
6.5 Jul 01

SQL Injection in the Taskbuilder Project Management & Task Management WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 5.0

CVE-2026-12090 MEDIUM
6.5 Jul 01

SQL injection in the Taskbuilder Project Management plugin for WordPress (versions ≤5.0.8) enables any authenticated use

CVE-2026-6225 MEDIUM
6.5 May 14

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CVE-2024-9831 HIGH POC
7.2 May 15

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CVE-2024-11930 MEDIUM
6.4 Jan 04

The Taskbuilder - WordPress Project & Task Management plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scr

References

Advisories & patches

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