CVE-2026-57712 in Portfolio Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPZOOM WPZOOM Portfolio wpzoom-portfolio allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WPZOOM Portfolio: from n/a through <= 1.4.29.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists within the WPZOOM Portfolio plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.4.29. The flaw resides in the improper neutralization of input during web page generation, creating a reflected XSS attack vector that can be exploited by malicious actors. The vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input is not adequately sanitized or escaped before being rendered in web pages, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers.
The technical implementation of this flaw involves the plugin's handling of HTTP request parameters that are directly incorporated into HTML output without proper encoding or validation. When a user visits a page containing maliciously crafted input parameters, the reflected script executes within the victim's browser session, potentially enabling attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions, or redirect users to malicious websites. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a classic reflected cross-site scripting weakness.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for WordPress sites utilizing the affected WPZOOM Portfolio plugin, as it provides attackers with a means to compromise user sessions and potentially gain unauthorized access to administrative functions. The reflected nature of the attack means that exploitation requires users to click on malicious links crafted by attackers, making it particularly dangerous in phishing campaigns or when embedded in compromised website content. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to steal administrator credentials, modify website content, or establish persistent access through session hijacking techniques.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the WPZOOM Portfolio plugin to version 1.4.30 or later where the XSS vulnerability has been addressed. Administrators should also implement proper input validation and output encoding practices, ensuring that all user-supplied data is sanitized before being rendered in web pages. Additional protective measures include implementing Content Security Policy headers, monitoring for suspicious traffic patterns, and educating users about the dangers of clicking untrusted links. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers phishing attacks leveraging web-based vulnerabilities, and T1071 which encompasses application layer protocol usage in malicious activities. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious input patterns targeting known XSS attack vectors.