CVE-2026-27440: WordPress myCred plugin <= 2.9.7.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Published Feb 19, 2026
·Updated
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in myCred mycred allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through 2.9.7.6.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Saad Iqbal myCred<=2.9.7.6
Remediation
Information
Update the WordPress myCred plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.0).
Event History
Feb 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-27440?
CVE-2026-27440 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through stored cross-site scripting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-27440?
To fix CVE-2026-27440, upgrade myCred to a version higher than 2.9.7.6.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-27440?
CVE-2026-27440 affects myCred plugin versions from n/a through 2.9.7.6.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-27440?
CVE-2026-27440 is classified as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
What can happen if CVE-2026-27440 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-27440 can lead to unauthorized script execution in the context of the user's browser.