CVE-2026-42652 HIGH

CVE-2026-42652: WordPress User Registration plugin <= 5.1.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wpeverest
Product User Registration
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 29, 2026
Last update May 12, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 wpeverest User Registration user-registration allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects User Registration: from n/a through <= 5.1.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

User Registration versions 5.1.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session cookies, credentials, or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

User accounts and site data are at risk if visitors click malicious links; attackers can impersonate users and modify site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

The victim must visit a malicious link or page controlled by the attacker while logged into the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 29, 2026 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated

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