CVE-2026-93485 Automattic WordPress - Stored XSS

Automattic WordPress core < 7.1.1, 7.0 < 7.0.5, 6.9 < 6.9.8, 6.8 < 6.8.9, 6.7 < 6.7.8, 6.6 < 6.6.8, 6.5 < 6.5.11, 6.4 < 6.4.11, 6.3 < 6.3.11, 6.2 < 6.2.12, 6.1 < 6.1.13, 6.0 < 6.0.15, 5.9 < 5.9.17, 5.8 < 5.8.16, 5.7 < 5.7.18, 5.6 < 5.6.20, 5.5 < 5.5.21, 5.4 < 5.4.22, 5.3 < 5.3.24, 5.2 < 5.2.27, 5.1 < 5.1.25, 5.0 < 5.0.28, 4.9 < 4.9.32, 4.8 < 4.8.31, and 4.7 < 4.7.36 contain a DOM-based stored cross-site scripting caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation, letting unauthenticated attackers execute scripts via comment moderation bypass, exploit requires comment moderation disabled and bypass of comment approval.

CVSS base score 7.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
Proof of concept available
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.38% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Stored XSS
Impact
Stored XSS
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Published
18 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-79

Vendor fix

Update to WordPress version 7.1.1 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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