[NEW] [high] WordPress: Multiple vulnerabilities
An attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress to perform a cross-site scripting attack, to escalate privileges, to disclose information, and to bypass security measures.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities enable cross-site scripting, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and authentication bypass.
- Who is affected
- WordPress installations running affected versions are vulnerable.
- Urgency
- High; multiple attack vectors including privilege escalation and auth bypass pose significant risk.
- Action
- Apply WordPress security patches immediately.
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Details
Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-2701
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-64638 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Same CVEs, other sources
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