How severe is CVE-2026-32986?

CVE-2026-32986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-32986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-32986?

CVE-2026-32986 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32986?

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

Does CVE-2026-32986 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32986 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13724.

When was CVE-2026-32986 published?

CVE-2026-32986 was published on 2026-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32986

CVE-2026-32986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Textpattern with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13724
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Textpattern
Published: 2026-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Textpattern CMS version 4.9.0 contains a second-order cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting improper sanitization of user-supplied input in Atom feed XML elements. Attackers can embed unescaped payloads in parameters such as category that are reflected into Atom fields like and , which execute as JavaScript when feed readers or CMS aggregators consume the feed and insert content into the DOM using unsafe methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32986?: Textpattern CMS version 4.9.0 contains a second-order cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting improper sanitization of user-supplied input in Atom feed XML elements. Attackers can embed unescaped payloads in parameters such as category that are reflected into Atom fields like and , which execute as JavaScript when feed readers or CMS aggregators consume the feed and insert content into the DOM using unsafe methods.
How severe is CVE-2026-32986?: CVE-2026-32986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-32986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32986?: CVE-2026-32986 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-32986 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32986 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13724.
When was CVE-2026-32986 published?: CVE-2026-32986 was published on 2026-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.9.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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