CVE-2026-93485
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2026-93485 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WordPress wordpress allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WordPress: from n/a through 7.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WordPress wordpress allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WordPress: from n/a through 7.1.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 7.1, < 7.1.1 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 7.0, <= 7.0.4 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.9, <= 6.9.7 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.8, <= 6.8.8 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.7, <= 6.7.7 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.6, <= 6.6.7 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.5, <= 6.5.10 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.4, <= 6.4.10 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.3, <= 6.3.10 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.2, <= 6.2.11 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.1, <= 6.1.12 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 6.0, <= 6.0.14 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.9, <= 5.9.16 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.8, <= 5.8.15 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.7, <= 5.7.17 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.6, <= 5.6.19 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.5, <= 5.5.20 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.4, <= 5.4.21 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.3, <= 5.3.23 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.2, <= 5.2.26 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.1, <= 5.1.24 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 5.0, <= 5.0.27 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 4.9, <= 4.9.31 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 4.8, <= 4.8.30 |
| Automattic | WordPress | >= 4.7, <= 4.7.35 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-93485?
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WordPress wordpress allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WordPress: from n/a through 7.1.
How severe is CVE-2026-93485?
CVE-2026-93485 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-93485?
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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