CVE-2026-57402 wpdesk CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders should be aware of this vulnerability if they use Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce, especially if the plugin version is 1.0.51 or earlier. Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability, as it has a MEDIUM severity and a CVSS score of 6.5. Defenders should review the official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-57402 vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, also known as Cross-site Scripting (XSS). The vulnerability is stored, meaning that an attacker can store malicious input that is then executed by the application when a user views the affected page. The vulnerability affects Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce from n/a through <= 1.0.51.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability, as it has a MEDIUM severity and a CVSS score of 6.5.

Recommended defensive actions

• Inventory and verify the version of Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce in use
• Apply the vendor's remediation or patch for the vulnerability
• Implement compensating controls, such as input validation and output encoding
• Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
• Consider exception tracking for affected systems
• Review 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

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T10:16:33.833Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. Patchstack has provided a reference for mitigation. The vulnerability affects Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce from n/a through <= 1.0.51. Defenders should verify the version of the plugin in use and review the official advisory for affected scope and severity.

Sources and 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.