CVE-2026-27440 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-27440: WordPress myCred plugin <= 2.9.7.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Saad Iqbal
Product myCred
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 19, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal myCred mycred allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through <= 2.9.7.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

myCred versions up to 2.9.7.6 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; attackers could steal admin credentials or modify site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 19, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated