CVE-2026-16559
YMC Filter < 3.12.9 - Author+ Stored XSS via SVG Icon Upload
Description
The YMC Filter WordPress plugin before 3.12.9 does not sanitize SVG files uploaded through one of its icon upload features and permits their upload by low-privileged users, allowing users with the Author role and above to upload a file containing JavaScript that executes in the site's origin when the file is viewed.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 8, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 8, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16559
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update YMC Filter WordPress plugin to version 3.12.9.
- Apply available security patches for the plugin.
- Review and restrict SVG upload permissions.
- Scan for and remove malicious SVG files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16559.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b8d265a-542f-4e1b-966d-3fc3dbf7a800/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16559 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16559
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'YMC Filter', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.12.9', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The YMC Filter WordPress plugin before 3.12.9 does not sanitize SVG files uploaded through one of its icon upload features and permits their upload by low-privileged users, allowing users with the Author role and above to upload a file containing JavaScript that executes in the site's origin when the file is viewed. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b8d265a-542f-4e1b-966d-3fc3dbf7a800/