WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2026-39696 Deferred

Elfsight WhatsApp Chat CC: Cross-site scripting

Elfsight WhatsApp Chat CC is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed. The published affected range is <= 1.2.0.

CVE / CNA score 6.5 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Elfsight WhatsApp Chat CC
Plugin slug
elfsight-whatsapp-chat
Affected
<= 1.2.0
Safe version
> 1.2.0
Published
Apr 08, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Apr 08, 2026 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Elfsight WhatsApp Chat CC to a release after 1.2.0, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Elfsight Elfsight WhatsApp Chat CC elfsight-whatsapp-chat allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Elfsight WhatsApp Chat CC: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources