Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MaxButtons Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-13245

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Maxbuttons – Create Buttons
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-13245?

The MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping in the 'view' parameter. This flaw impacts all plugin versions up to and including 9.8.5. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages, executing malicious scripts when users interact, such as clicking on compromised links. It’s essential to apply security measures to mitigate potential exploits that could negatively affect your WordPress site.

Affected Version(s)

MaxButtons – Create buttons 0 <= 9.8.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxbuttons/tag...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxbuttons/tag...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
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