Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in myCred Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-42676

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Mycred
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-42676?

The myCred plugin for WordPress is affected by a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper input handling during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, which can be stored and executed in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and exposure of sensitive information. Users of myCred version 3.0.4 and earlier are advised to upgrade to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

myCred <= 3.0.4

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

thevietronin | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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