Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Garden Gnome Package by Chief Gnome
CVE-2026-39683

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-39683?

The Garden Gnome Package, developed by Chief Gnome, contains a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that arises from improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. This flaw allows for DOM-based XSS attacks that can be exploited, potentially compromising user data and security. It affects versions of the Garden Gnome Package up to and including 2.4.1, necessitating immediate attention to ensure the safety and integrity of web applications utilizing this package.

Affected Version(s)

Garden Gnome Package 0 <= 2.4.1

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Nabil Irawan | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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