CVE-2026-28044: WordPress WP Rocket plugin <= 3.19.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Mar 19, 2026
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Media WP Rocket allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Rocket: from n/a through 3.19.4.

Other sources

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Media WP Rocket wp-rocket allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Rocket: from n/a through <= 3.19.4.

— MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
WP Media WP Rocket<=3.19.4

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress WP Rocket plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.20.0.2).

Event History

Mar 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28044?

CVE-2026-28044 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28044?

To fix CVE-2026-28044, upgrade the WP Rocket plugin to version 3.19.5 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-28044 facilitate?

CVE-2026-28044 facilitates stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts.

4

Which versions of WP Rocket are affected by CVE-2026-28044?

CVE-2026-28044 affects WP Rocket versions up to and including 3.19.4.

5

Is any user data at risk due to CVE-2026-28044?

Yes, user data is at risk due to the possibility of malicious scripts being executed in the context of the user’s browser.

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