Vulnerability Description
The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'not_found' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.9.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-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/pods/tags/3.3.9.1/classes/PodsInit.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pods/tags/3.3.9.1/includes/general.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pods/tags/3.3.9.1/includes/general.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pods/tags/3.3.9.1/includes/general.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3674726%40pods&new=36
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/82ca2dfc-a820-49d7-bb7
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-76573?
CVE-2026-76573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'not_found' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.9.1 due to in...
How severe is CVE-2026-76573?
CVE-2026-76573 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-76573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.