CVEsNickbossCVE-2026-66570Published Nov 1, 16:00 · Updated Nov 1, 17:37 UTC
7.1
HighCVSS 3.1 · from Patchstack
CVE-2026-66570

WordPress WordPress File Upload plugin <= 5.2.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

wp-file-upload · Cross-site scripting · CWE-79
Affectedwp-file-upload
FixUpdate to 5.2.2 or newer
PublishedNov 1, 16:00 · Patchstack
ScoredNov 1 · 7.1 · Patchstack
Exploit code publicNone known · checked 23:18 UTC
ExploitedNone known · CISA KEV checked 23:19 UTC

What we know

No known exploitation. CISA KEV, checked 23:19 UTC.
No public exploit code known. Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, checked 23:18 UTC.
An attacker only needs network access to the target. No login needed. CVSS: network, no privileges.
Someone has to open, click or run something first. CVSS: user interaction required.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Nickboss WordPress File Upload wp-file-upload allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress File Upload: from n/a through 5.2.1.

From Patchstack

Affected and fixed versions

ProductAffectedFixed inwp-file-uploadearlier versions5.2.2

Exploit code

Exploit-DBnone knownMetasploitnone knownNucleinone known

References

patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-file-upload/vulnerability/wordpress-wordpress-file-upload-plugin-5-2-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · patchstack.comvdb entry

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