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CVE-2026-109697 Brainstorm Force CVE debrief

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the WordPress SureCart plugin from n/a through version 4.9.4. This issue, known as CVE-2026-109697, was published on 2026-10-13T08:41:17.199Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Medium with a CVSS score of 6.5. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing for potential XSS attacks if not updated to version 4.9.5 or later. Monitoring for suspicious activity is also recommended.

Vendor
Brainstorm Force
Product
SureCart
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-13
Original CVE updated
2026-10-13
Advisory published
2026-10-13
Advisory updated
2026-10-13

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using the SureCart plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates. They should verify and update the plugin to version 4.9.5 or later, assess exposure in their WordPress deployments, and monitor for potential XSS attacks. This includes reviewing compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified, and checking for

Why it matters

CVE-2026-109697 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress SureCart plugin. Defenders should verify and update the plugin, assess exposure, and monitor for potential attacks.

  • Verification of plugin versions and exposure in WordPress deployments
  • Potential for XSS attacks if not updated to version 4.9.5 or later
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

Technical summary

The WordPress SureCart plugin is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) from version n/a through 4.9.4. This issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as Medium.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the SureCart plugin to version 4.9.5 or later, and assess exposure in their WordPress deployments.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and update the SureCart plugin to version 4.9.5 or later
  • Assess exposure in WordPress deployments
  • Monitor for potential XSS attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail provide official information on the vulnerability. The source item from cve_program_cvelist_v5 offers additional context on the affected plugin versions.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-109697 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-109697

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-109697 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-109697

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.