CVE-2026-5776
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2026-5776 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Email Encoder WordPress plugin before 2.4.7 does not escape email addresses retrieved via user input, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Stored XSS attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Email Encoder WordPress plugin before 2.4.7 does not escape email addresses retrieved via user input, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Stored XSS attacks
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-5776?
The Email Encoder WordPress plugin before 2.4.7 does not escape email addresses retrieved via user input, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Stored XSS attacks
How severe is CVE-2026-5776?
CVE-2026-5776 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5776?
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.
How Strix Helps
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