Vulnerability Description
The Category Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'tag-image' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/category-image/tags/2.0/category-imag
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/category-image/trunk/category-image.p
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fb28c526-67ae-441d-996
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-0815?
CVE-2026-0815 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The Category Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'tag-image' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and ...
How severe is CVE-2026-0815?
CVE-2026-0815 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0815?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.