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CVE-2026-111840 VideoWhisper.com CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-111840 vulnerability is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 7.5.14. This vulnerability allows for Reflected XSS attacks. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-21T14:00:12.136Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently HIGH with a CVSS score of 7.1.
- Vendor
- VideoWhisper.com
- Product
- Paid Videochat Turnkey Site
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-21
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-21
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using the Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin should assess exposure and prioritize updating the plugin to version 7.5.15 or later. This includes verifying the plugin version, reviewing system logs for suspicious activity, and monitoring for potential XSS attacks. Security teams should also consider implementing compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-111840 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 7.5.14. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the plugin, assessing exposure in their WordPress deployments, and monitoring for potential XSS attacks.
- Verify and update vulnerable plugin versions to prevent potential XSS attacks
- Assess exposure in WordPress deployments to prioritize remediation
- Monitor for potential XSS attacks targeting unpatched deployments
Technical summary
The Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin for WordPress has a Reflected XSS vulnerability, affecting versions up to 7.5.14. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is classified as HIGH. This type of vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data breaches. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin to version 7.5.15 or later, and assess exposure in their WordPress deployments to prevent potential XSS attacks.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin to version 7.5.15 or later, and assess exposure in their WordPress deployments.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update the Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin to version 7.5.15 or later
- Assess exposure in WordPress deployments
- Monitor for potential XSS attacks
- 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 CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected versions, and CVSS metrics. However, additional information on potential exploitation or impact is limited. Defenders should verify the Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin version and assess exposure in their WordPress deployments. Limited evidence suggests that Reflected XSS attacks may be possible, but further verification is needed to confirm the vulnerability's impact.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-111840 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-111840
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-111840 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-111840
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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WordPress Paid Videochat Turnkey Site plugin <= 7.5.14 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilit
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/111xxx/CVE-2026-111840.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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.