CVE-2026-32986 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

Textpattern CMS version 4.9.0 contains a second-order cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting improper sanitization of user-supplied input in Atom feed XML elements. Attackers can embed unescaped payloads in parameters such as category that are reflected into Atom fields like and , which execute as JavaScript when feed readers or CMS aggregators consume the feed and insert content into the DOM using unsafe methods.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Textpattern	Textpattern	4.9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-116 CWE-79

References

https://packetstorm.news/files/id/216241/ExploitIssue Tracking
https://textpattern.com/Product

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-32986?

CVE-2026-32986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Textpattern CMS version 4.9.0 contains a second-order cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting improper sanitization of user-supplied input in...

How severe is CVE-2026-32986?

CVE-2026-32986 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-32986?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Textpattern Textpattern.