WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-56005 Deferred

WP Activity Log: Cross-site scripting

WP Activity Log is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires an authenticated subscriber account. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed. The published affected range is n/a through 5.6.3.1.

CVE / CNA score 7.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
WP Activity Log
Plugin slug
wp-security-audit-log
Affected
n/a through 5.6.3.1
Safe version
5.6.4
Published
Jun 25, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Jun 25, 2026 and is one of 12 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WP Activity Log to 5.6.4 or later, 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

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Activity Log <= 5.6.3.1 versions.

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

Primary and upstream sources