Vulnerability Description
The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post titles in the admin URI Editor interface in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.3.3 due to insufficient output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in the admin Permalink Manager page that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the Permalink Manager page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/permalink-manager/tags/2.5.3.1/includ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/permalink-manager/tags/2.5.3.3/includ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/permalink-manager/tags/2.5.3.4/includ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/permalink-manager/trunk/includes/view
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/221c62a8-09c9-405a-bdd
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8494?
CVE-2026-8494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post titles in the admin URI Editor interface in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.3.3 due to insu...
How severe is CVE-2026-8494?
CVE-2026-8494 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-2026-8494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.