Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in myCred Plugin by Saad Iqbal
CVE-2026-27440

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Mycred
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-27440?

The myCred plugin developed by Saad Iqbal has a vulnerability that allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This flaw can potentially lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of authenticated users, increasing the risk of unauthorized actions on behalf of the affected users. Users of myCred versions up to 2.9.7.6 are at risk and should take immediate action to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

myCred 0 <= 2.9.7.6

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/mycred/v...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Psai | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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