How severe is CVE-2026-57342?

CVE-2026-57342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-57342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-57342?

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

When was CVE-2026-57342 published?

CVE-2026-57342 was published on 2026-07-02.

CVE-2026-57342

CVE-2026-57342 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-07-02
Last modified: 2026-07-02

Description

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in ShortPixel Adaptive Images <= 3.11.3 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-57342?: Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in ShortPixel Adaptive Images <= 3.11.3 versions.
How severe is CVE-2026-57342?: CVE-2026-57342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-57342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-57342 published?: CVE-2026-57342 was published on 2026-07-02.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/shortpixel-adaptive-images/vulnerability/wordpress-shortpixel-adaptive-images-plugin-3-11-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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