CVE-2026-48093

6.5 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed XSS Web app

What it is

The Code Embed WordPress plugin prior to version 2.6.1 is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through the external URL embed feature in post content. The vulnerable code scans rendered content for URL embed tokens, fetches the remote URL, and inserts the remote response body into the page without output sanitization or an `unfiltered_html` capability check. This allows a Contributor attacker to submit a pending post containing an inert-looking URL token that executes attacker-controlled JavaScript when an Administrator or Editor previews or reviews the post. This is distinct from CVE-2026-2512, which affected custom field meta values up to version 2.5.1. This vector affects version 2.6 and uses the documented external URL embed feature in post content. This particular issue is patched in version 2.6.1.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-08-07 16:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-09-09 21:02 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2026-08-07 16:17 UTC
Last modified: 2026-09-09 21:02 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting
Record status: Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: Low

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record