CVE-2026-7441 alphawolf CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of the Simple Yearly Archive plugin for WordPress, particularly those with Contributor-level access and above, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. Additionally, WordPress administrators and security teams should prioritize patching or updating to version 2.2.5 or later.

Technical summary

The Simple Yearly Archive plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `posttype` attribute of the `SimpleYearlyArchive` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.4. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above can inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute when a user accesses an injected page.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the CVSS score of 6.4 and the potential for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the latest patch or update to version 2.2.5 or later
• Restrict access to the plugin's settings and functionality to authorized users only
• Monitor for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures to prevent exploitation
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The vulnerability exists in the Simple Yearly Archive plugin for WordPress, specifically in the `posttype` attribute of the `SimpleYearlyArchive` shortcode. The plugin versions up to and including 2.2.4 are affected. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details about the vulnerability, but further analysis is required to fully understand the impact.

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