CVE-2026-15249
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CVE-2026-15249 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Patterns Kit WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not escape a link attribute before its client-side script inserts it into the page, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to store a payload that executes in the browser of a user who views the content and clicks the affected element.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Patterns Kit WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not escape a link attribute before its client-side script inserts it into the page, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to store a payload that executes in the browser of a user who views the content and clicks the affected element.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Patterns Kit | <= 1.0.3 |
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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