How severe is CVE-2026-57431?

CVE-2026-57431 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-2026-57431 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.

How do I fix CVE-2026-57431?

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

When was CVE-2026-57431 published?

CVE-2026-57431 was published on 2026-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

CVE-2026-57431

CVE-2026-57431 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% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-29

Description

Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Featured Image <= 2.1 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-57431?: Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Featured Image <= 2.1 versions.
How severe is CVE-2026-57431?: CVE-2026-57431 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-2026-57431 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.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57431?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-57431 published?: CVE-2026-57431 was published on 2026-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/featured-image/vulnerability/wordpress-featured-image-plugin-2-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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