CVE-2026-57617 in SeedProd Pro Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/26/2026
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in SeedProd Pro < 6.19.5 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/26/2026
Cross site scripting vulnerabilities in SeedProd Pro versions prior to 6.19.5 represent a critical security weakness that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross Site Scripting, which occurs when an application incorporates untrusted data into web pages without proper validation or sanitization. The flaw specifically affects the plugin's handling of user input within its administrative interfaces and front-end components where contributor-level users can submit content or modify settings.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization mechanisms within the SeedProd Pro plugin codebase. When contributors create or edit content through the WordPress admin dashboard, their inputs are not adequately filtered before being rendered back to users. This allows malicious actors with contributor privileges to inject javascript payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it leverages the trust relationship between legitimate users and the application, making detection more difficult.
From an operational impact perspective, this XSS vulnerability enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation. Contributors who are granted access to the WordPress dashboard can potentially exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges or compromise other users with higher permissions. The attack surface expands when considering that many WordPress sites allow contributors to create posts, pages, or modify content through various plugin interfaces, providing multiple entry points for exploitation.
The security implications extend beyond simple script injection as this vulnerability could facilitate more sophisticated attacks such as phishing campaigns, malware distribution, or persistent backdoor establishment within the target environment. Attackers can leverage the XSS to steal cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or modify content in ways that compromise the integrity of the website. This vulnerability particularly affects WordPress installations where contributor roles are granted administrative access to plugin features without proper security controls.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application codebase. The recommended solution involves updating to SeedProd Pro version 6.19.5 or later, which includes proper sanitization routines for user inputs. Organizations should also implement Content Security Policy headers, regularly audit plugin security configurations, and enforce least privilege access controls. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious script injection attempts can provide additional defense layers against exploitation attempts.
This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.002 which covers the use of malicious content in web applications. The flaw demonstrates how seemingly benign plugin functionality can become a vector for more serious security breaches when proper input validation is not implemented. Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability as part of broader application security testing and ensure that all user-supplied inputs are properly validated regardless of user role or permission level within the system.