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CVE-2021-47982 maxfoundry CVE debrief
CVE-2021-47982 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3. Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts by manipulating the preset parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the plugin settings page with script payloads in the preset parameter that are stored and executed when administrators view the settings.
- Vendor
- maxfoundry
- Product
- WP-Paginate
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-08
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-08
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-08
Who should care
Administrators and users of WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1 and a severity of MEDIUM. The CVSS vector is CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X.
Defensive priority
MEDIUM
Recommended defensive actions
- Update WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate to a version that is not vulnerable.
- Restrict access to the plugin settings page to only trusted users.
- Monitor the plugin settings page for suspicious activity.
Evidence notes
The vulnerability was reported by [email protected] and is referenced in the NVD database.
Official resources
CVE-2021-47982 was published on 2026-06-08T02:16:22.190Z and modified on 2026-06-08T14:59:44.750Z.