CVE-2026-5306
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2026-5306 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Check & Log Email WordPress plugin before 2.0.13 does not properly handle email replacement, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored XSS attacks when the email encoder setting is enabled. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Check & Log Email WordPress plugin before 2.0.13 does not properly handle email replacement, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored XSS attacks when the email encoder setting is enabled
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-5306?
The Check & Log Email WordPress plugin before 2.0.13 does not properly handle email replacement, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored XSS attacks when the email encoder setting is enabled
How severe is CVE-2026-5306?
CVE-2026-5306 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5306?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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