PatchTheCVECVE-2026-114570: WordPress Core is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Quick Edit in all versions up to, and includin
CVE-2026-114570 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
WordPress Core is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Quick Edit in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.2 due to insufficient escaping of user display names. 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 higher privileged user accesses the affected administrative screens. This issue only affects sites with a large numb
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-22 |
Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-114570?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-114570 being exploited?
CVE-2026-114570 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-114570 affect?
CVE-2026-114570 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). WordPress Core is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Quick Edit in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.2 due to insufficient escaping of user display names. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-
How urgent is CVE-2026-114570?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.