CVE-2026-123044
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CVE-2026-123044 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The ContentPen WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 discloses its REST API key to unauthenticated users, who can then use it to create posts containing unfiltered JavaScript, leading to Stored XSS that executes in the browser of any visitor, including administrators.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ContentPen WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 discloses its REST API key to unauthenticated users, who can then use it to create posts containing unfiltered JavaScript, leading to Stored XSS that executes in the browser of any visitor, including administrators.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | ContentPen | < 1.1.1 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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