Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Pluck CMS Albums Module
CVE-2026-16205

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Pluck

Status
Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16205?

A potential cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Albums Module of Pluck CMS versions up to 4.7.21. The issue arises from improper handling of user input in the htmlspecialchars_decode function within the file data/modules/albums/albums.admin.php. By manipulating the argument Info, an attacker can execute a remote XSS attack, potentially compromising user data. Despite an early report highlighting this issue, the project team has yet to address it.

Affected Version(s)

CMS 4.7.0

CMS 4.7.1

CMS 4.7.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-16205 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/380021
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/380021/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16205
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

kr1s (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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