CVE-2026-8071 Details
Description
The Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Spam protection WordPress plugin before 6.79 does not properly sanitize content within a custom shortcode used in its email-encoding feature, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into approved comments that will execute when any user (including administrators) views the post.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Anti-Spam by CleanTalk WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 6.79. The issue arises because the plugin does not adequately sanitize content within a custom shortcode used for email encoding. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into approved comments, which are executed when any user, including administrators, views the post.
Users are advised to update the Anti-Spam by CleanTalk WordPress plugin to version 6.79 or later.
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Assessed Jun 10, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d4635b5-2d79-4337-a1ad-6b8d02cfd64b/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| CleanTalk Anti-Spam by CleanTalk | < 6.79 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |