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CVE-2021-47983 mra13 CVE debrief

CVE-2021-47983 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Plugin Stripe Payments version 2.0.39. The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the `AcceptStripePayments-settings[currency_code]` parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to `/wp-admin/options.php` with script payloads in the `currency_code` field to execute arbitrary JavaScript in administrator browsers when settings are viewed.

Vendor
mra13
Product
Accept Stripe Payments
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-08
Original CVE updated
2026-08-27
Advisory published
2026-06-08
Advisory updated
2026-08-27

Who should care

Users of WordPress Plugin Stripe Payments version 2.0.39 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1 and a severity of MEDIUM. It requires authentication and user interaction to exploit.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update WordPress Plugin Stripe Payments to a version that is not vulnerable.
  • Use a web application firewall to detect and prevent XSS attacks.
  • Monitor your website for suspicious activity.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-08T02:16:22.363Z and modified on 2026-06-08T14:59:44.750Z.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2021-47983 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-47983

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

  • CVE-2021-47983 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47983

    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.