CVE-2026-9570

Name: CVE-2026-9570
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-17T13:21:34.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-9570 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

0.15%

4.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-9570?

How severe is CVE-2026-9570?

CVE-2026-9570 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9570?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST