CVE-2026-57656

Name: CVE-2026-57656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-26T15:16:53.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10

Last modified Jun 26, 2026

CVE-2026-57656 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Hester Core <= 1.1.8 versions..

Description

Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Hester Core <= 1.1.8 versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/hester-core/vulnerability/wordpress-hester-core-plugin-1-1-8-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 26, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-57656?

Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Hester Core <= 1.1.8 versions.

How severe is CVE-2026-57656?

CVE-2026-57656 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity).

How do I fix CVE-2026-57656?

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-2026-57656?

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Source: NVD / NIST