CVE-2026-2505 — Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2026-2505 — The Categories Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 3.3.1, via the 'z_taxonomy_image' shortcode. This is due to the shortcode rendering path passing attacker-controlled class input into a fallback image builder tha
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-79, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-2505 updates and patches.
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-2505 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-2505 |
| CWE-79 | weakness | CWE-79 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 18, 2026 at 13:16 UTC |
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