Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Email Essentials by WordPress
CVE-2026-81764

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Email Essentials
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-81764?

A vulnerability exists in the Email Essentials plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the website. This Cross Site Scripting (XSS) flaw affects versions up to 6.0.6, making it critical for site administrators to implement patches to secure user data and integrity of their sites. If exploited, attackers may hijack sessions or redirect users to malicious sites.

Affected Version(s)

Email Essentials <= 6.0.6

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/email-es...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

JunHee CHO | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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