CVE-2026-93485 Details
Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WordPress core allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects WordPress versions 7.1 before 7.1.1; 7.0 through 7.0.4; 6.9 through 6.9.7; 6.8 through 6.8.8; 6.7 through 6.7.7; 6.6 through 6.6.7; 6.5 through 6.5.10; 6.4 through 6.4.10; 6.3 through 6.3.10; 6.2 through 6.2.11; 6.1 through 6.1.12; 6.0 through 6.0.14; 5.9 through 5.9.16; 5.8 through 5.8.15; 5.7 through 5.7.17; 5.6 through 5.6.19; 5.5 through 5.5.20; 5.4 through 5.4.21; 5.3 through 5.3.23; 5.2 through 5.2.26; 5.1 through 5.1.24; 5.0 through 5.0.27; 4.9 through 4.9.31; 4.8 through 4.8.30; and 4.7 through 4.7.35. The Unauthenticated Stored XSS vulnerability in the WordPress core can be reproduced on a default WordPress installation. Comment moderation is disabled by default, and the requirement for commenters to have a previously approved comment can be bypassed.
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress core, specifically in versions 7.1 prior to 7.1.1, 7.0 through 7.0.4, and several earlier versions down to 4.7. This vulnerability allows for DOM-based XSS, where an unauthenticated user can inject malicious scripts that may be executed in the context of the user's browser. The issue can be reproduced on a default WordPress installation, as comment moderation is disabled by default, allowing bypass of the requirement for previously approved comments.
Users are advised to update to WordPress version 7.1.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Sep 18, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 19, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Automattic WordPress | <= 7.1 >= 7.0, <= 7.0.4 >= 6.9, <= 6.9.7 >= 6.8, <= 6.8.8 >= 6.7, <= 6.7.7 >= 6.6, <= 6.6.7 >= 6.5, <= 6.5.10 >= 6.4, <= 6.4.10 >= 6.3, <= 6.3.10 >= 6.2, <= 6.2.11 >= 6.1, <= 6.1.12 >= 6.0, <= 6.0.14 >= 5.9, <= 5.9.16 >= 5.8, <= 5.8.15 >= 5.7, <= 5.7.17 >= 5.6, <= 5.6.19 >= 5.5, <= 5.5.20 >= 5.4, <= 5.4.21 >= 5.3, <= 5.3.23 >= 5.2, <= 5.2.26 >= 5.1, <= 5.1.24 >= 5.0, <= 5.0.27 >= 4.9, <= 4.9.31 >= 4.8, <= 4.8.30 >= 4.7, <= 4.7.35 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 18, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |