Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24630 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Stylish Cost Calculator plugin through version 8.2.9. An authenticated attacker with some privileges could store malicious script that runs when another user views affected content. The cited sources do not report active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress application risk. Prioritize remediation for public sites, customer-facing calculators, or environments with many content editors. Escalate if vendor guidance confirms broad exploitability or exploitation appears.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79: improper input neutralization during web page generation in Design Stylish Cost Calculator, package stylish-cost-calculator. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Stylish Cost Calculator versions up to and including 8.2.9. Risk is higher where multiple or less-trusted users can access plugin-related editing or submission features.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction. The stored nature means injected script may persist until removed. The source bundle marks KEV as false, and no provided source states active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The bundled affected metadata is sparse, while the description clearly states Stylish Cost Calculator through 8.2.9. No exploit details, proof of concept, or fixed version are provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Stylish Cost Calculator plugin.
- Check whether installed versions are 8.2.9 or earlier.
- Consult the vendor, WordPress plugin page, or Patchstack for fixed-version guidance.
- Limit plugin access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review stored calculator content for unexpected scripts or suspicious changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify whether any affected site runs version 8.2.9 or earlier.
- Review user roles with access to plugin-controlled content.
- Check security monitoring for XSS-related alerts tied to affected pages.
- Document remediation status and remaining exceptions.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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