CVE-2026-2986 — Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
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CVE-2026-2986 — The Contextual Related Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'other_attributes' parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,
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-2026-2986 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-2986 - WordPress Contextual Related Posts Stored XSS via other_attributes
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-2986 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-2986 |
| CWE-79 | weakness | CWE-79 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 18, 2026 at 15:16 UTC |
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