Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in CMB2 Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-97270

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Cmb2
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-97270?

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the CMB2 plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions 2.13.0 and earlier. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users with subscriber permissions. If successfully exploited, it could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the subscribers or the exposure of sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

CMB2 <= 2.13.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/cmb2/vul...
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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

Jorgson | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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