How severe is CVE-2026-0741?

CVE-2026-0741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-0741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0741?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-0741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2522.

When was CVE-2026-0741 published?

CVE-2026-0741 was published on 2026-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0741

CVE-2026-0741 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2522
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Electric Studio Download Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin settings in all versions up to, and including, 2.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0741?: The Electric Studio Download Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin settings in all versions up to, and including, 2.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2026-0741?: CVE-2026-0741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-0741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2522.
When was CVE-2026-0741 published?: CVE-2026-0741 was published on 2026-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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