CVE-2026-9570 — HIGH (7.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Taskbuilder WordPress plugin before 5.0.8 does not properly sanitise a URL parameter before echoing it into inline JavaScript on a frontend page containing one of its shortcodes, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that can be triggered against any logged-in user.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9abd7eb-39f1-49d7-a70e-b07cf3680399/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-9570?

CVE-2026-9570 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Taskbuilder WordPress plugin before 5.0.8 does not properly sanitise a URL parameter before echoing it into inline JavaScript on a frontend page containing one of its shortcodes, leading to a Ref...

How severe is CVE-2026-9570?

CVE-2026-9570 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9570?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.