CVE-2026-42678
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-42678?
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.
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?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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