CVE-2026-57431
WordPress Featured Image plugin <= 2.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Featured Image <= 2.1 versions.
INFO
Published Date :
June 26, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 25, 2026, 6:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 21595511-bba5-4825-b968-b78d1f9984a3 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Featured Image plugin to 2.2 or later.
- Verify plugin is updated.
- Remove or sanitize user input.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-57431.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/featured-image/vulnerability/wordpress-featured-image-plugin-2-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-57431 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Featured Image de Mervin Praison, Description: Autor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) en Imagen Destacada menor o igual que 2.1 versiones. -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-57431', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-29T14:43:41.297106Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Mervin Praison', 'product': 'Featured Image', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'changes': [{'at': '2.2', 'status': 'unaffected'}], 'version': 'n/a', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.1'}], 'packageName': 'featured-image', 'collectionURL': 'https://wordpress.org/plugins', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Featured Image <= 2.1 versions. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/featured-image/vulnerability/wordpress-featured-image-plugin-2-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve