Vulnerability Description
The Easy Updates Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'paged' parameter in versions up to, and including, 9.0.20 This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the pagination() function. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page granted they can trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates/t
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates/t
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates/t
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates/t
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3531188/stops-core-theme-and-plugin
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fstops-core-theme-and-pl
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bbbd989c-4d69-45c9-bcb
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-7660?
CVE-2026-7660 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Easy Updates Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'paged' parameter in versions up to, and including, 9.0.20 This is due to insufficient input sanit...
How severe is CVE-2026-7660?
CVE-2026-7660 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-7660?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.