CVE-2026-97279 Details
Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Polylang <= 3.8.9 versions.
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Polylang WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 3.8.9. This vulnerability allows contributors to inject malicious scripts, which could be executed in the context of the user.
Users of the Polylang WordPress plugin should update to version 3.8.10 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.
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Volerion
Assessed Sep 30, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 30, 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 |
|---|---|
| Polylang | <= 3.8.9 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |