CVE-2026-27365: WordPress PublishPress Series plugin <= 2.17.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2026
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PublishPress PublishPress Series allows Stored XSS.

This issue affects PublishPress Series: from n/a through 2.17.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress PublishPress Series plugin<=2.17.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress PublishPress Series plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.17.1

Event History

Aug 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which plugin versions are affected?

The affected range includes PublishPress Series versions through 2.17.0; no lower bound is specified. The vulnerability is a stored XSS issue in the WordPress plugin.

2

What access and conditions are required for exploitation?

The supplied vector indicates the attack can be performed over the network with low attack complexity, but requires high privileges and user interaction. Successful exploitation can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability beyond the vulnerable component’s security scope.

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