CVE-2026-61959 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-61959: WordPress Business Directory plugin <= 6.4.24 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Strategy11 Team
Product Business Directory
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 6, 2026
Last update August 6, 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

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Business Directory <= 6.4.24 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Business Directory versions up to 6.4.24 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level account access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' accounts and data are at risk if an authenticated attacker injects malicious scripts; session hijacking and credential theft are possible.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit or interact with a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 6, 2026 CVE published
August 6, 2026 Record updated

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