Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Polylang Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-97279

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Polylang
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-97279?

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions of the Polylang plugin up to 3.8.9, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages displayed to users. This can lead to unauthorized actions being taken on behalf of users who visit the compromised page, resulting in potential data theft or site disruption. It is crucial for users of affected versions to update their installations to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Polylang <= 3.8.9

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/polylang...
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

Intrudify | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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