CVE-2026-15249 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The Patterns Kit WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not escape a link attribute before its client-side script inserts it into the page, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to store a payload that executes in the browser of a user who views the content and clicks the affected element.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad42fc34-5d7e-4fb9-98fc-b9e80b552535/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-15249?

CVE-2026-15249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Patterns Kit WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not escape a link attribute before its client-side script inserts it into the page, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to store a pay...

How severe is CVE-2026-15249?

CVE-2026-15249 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15249?

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