CVE-2026-56049

Name: CVE-2026-56049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-25T14:16:50.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 25, 2026

CVE-2026-56049 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Contributor Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Post Snippets <= 4.0.19 versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Contributor Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Post Snippets <= 4.0.19 versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/post-snippets/vulnerability/wordpress-post-snippets-plugin-4-0-19-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 25, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-56049?

Contributor Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Post Snippets <= 4.0.19 versions.

How severe is CVE-2026-56049?

CVE-2026-56049 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56049?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-56049?

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Source: NVD / NIST