CVE-2026-42678

Name: CVE-2026-42678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-01T17:17:00.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42678 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 4.14.5.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 4.14.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/give/vulnerability/wordpress-givewp-plugin-4-14-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42678?

How severe is CVE-2026-42678?

CVE-2026-42678 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42678?

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Source: NVD / NIST