CVE-2026-28170: WordPress Blog Floating Button plugin <= 1.4.20 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Blog Floating Button <= 1.4.20 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wordpress-plugin/blog-floating-button<=1.4.20

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress Blog Floating Button plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4.21

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28170?

CVE-2026-28170 has a severity rating of high with a score of 7.1.

2

What is CVE-2026-28170 vulnerability?

CVE-2026-28170 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the WordPress Blog Floating Button plugin versions 1.4.20 and below.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-28170?

To fix CVE-2026-28170, update the Blog Floating Button plugin to the latest version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-28170?

Anyone using the Blog Floating Button plugin for WordPress versions 1.4.20 and earlier is affected by CVE-2026-28170.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2026-28170 enable?

CVE-2026-28170 enables unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts.

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