Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in PublishPress Post Expirator Plugin
CVE-2026-39482

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Post Expirator
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-39482?

A Cross-site Scripting vulnerability exists in the PublishPress Post Expirator plugin for WordPress, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. This vulnerability arises from the improper handling of input during web page generation, specifically enabling DOM-based XSS. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Post Expirator 0 <= 4.9.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/post-exp...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

timomangcut | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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