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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1295 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the Buy Now Plus WordPress Stripe button plugin. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could place script into shortcode attributes, causing it to run when someone views the affected page.
Executive priority
Handle in the normal vulnerability remediation cycle, faster for multi-author sites or sites with external contributors. This is not confirmed as actively exploited, but stored XSS in a payment-related WordPress plugin can create reputational and user-trust risk.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 in the `buynowplus` shortcode. Sources attribute it to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of shortcode attributes in versions up to and including 1.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4, reflecting network reachability, low attack complexity, low privileges, and limited confidentiality/integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Buy Now Plus versions up to 1.0.2 where untrusted or semi-trusted users have Contributor-level or higher accounts. Multi-author, customer-managed, or agency-managed WordPress environments are more exposed than sites with only trusted administrators.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated Contributor-level access or above. If successful, injected scripts are stored in site content and execute when users view the affected page.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for the vulnerable condition and privilege requirement. The bundle references plugin source lines and a WordPress.org changeset, but it does not clearly name a fixed version. Avoid assuming remediation beyond checking current vendor or WordPress.org guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Buy Now Plus plugin and installed version.
- Update if WordPress.org or the vendor provides a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, disable or remove the plugin where practical.
- Restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only.
- Review existing content using the `buynowplus` shortcode for suspicious attributes.
- Monitor vendor, WordPress.org, and Wordfence guidance for remediation status.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Check whether installed versions are 1.0.2 or earlier.
- Review WordPress accounts with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Inspect pages and posts containing the `buynowplus` shortcode.
- Verify vendor or WordPress.org release notes before marking as remediated.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/87d228bb-eb5b-44ca-91f7-ada730635a3f?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buy-now-plus/tags/1.0.2/class-bnp-buttons.php#L17CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3444416%40buy-now-plus&new=3444416%40buy-now-plus&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.