PatchTheCVECVE-2026-3326: The Xstore WordPress theme before 9.7.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a
CVE-2026-3326 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Xstore WordPress theme before 9.7.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection
Why this priority
- High severity
- CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2026-06-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-23 |
Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: katranSefa/CVE-2026-3326 (0 stars)
- Write-up: wpscan.com/vulnerability/2c5bdb17-8b12-45b5-878b-627056dc8956/
- Nuclei scan template: XStore Theme < 9.7.3 - SQL Injection
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-2026-3326?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-3326 being exploited?
CVE-2026-3326 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-2026-3326 affect?
CVE-2026-3326 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). The Xstore WordPress theme before 9.7.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection
How urgent is CVE-2026-3326?
Priority 58/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action