CVE-2026-12685 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The EscortWP escortwp WordPress theme through 3.6.2 was distributed with a vendor-authored, obfuscated backdoor that lets an unauthenticated attacker who supplies a hard-coded, per-build key permanently delete all of the site's content, and that covertly transmits the site URL, administrator email address, and license key to a third-party server.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0e5f5730-167d-4853-a764-bb9e3d62fdc4/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12685?

CVE-2026-12685 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The EscortWP escortwp WordPress theme through 3.6.2 was distributed with a vendor-authored, obfuscated backdoor that lets an unauthenticated attacker who supplies a hard-coded, per-build key permanent...

How severe is CVE-2026-12685?

CVE-2026-12685 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12685?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.