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ID:12928 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in WordPress - CVE-2026-64638
ID:12928 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in WordPress - CVE-2026-64638
Published: August 14, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU141175
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64638
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Debian Linux
Fedora
wordpress (Debian package)
wordpress
WordPress
Debian Linux
Fedora
wordpress (Debian package)
wordpress
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the login screen. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information and potentially compromise the affected website.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.