CVE-2026-39482: WordPress Post Expirator plugin <= 4.9.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2026
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PublishPress Post Expirator post-expirator allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Post Expirator: from n/a through <= 4.9.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PublishPress Post Expirator<=4.9.4

Event History

Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-39482?

CVE-2026-39482 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can have a severe impact on user data and application integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-39482?

To fix CVE-2026-39482, update the PublishPress Post Expirator plugin to a version later than 4.9.4.

3

Which versions of the PublishPress Post Expirator are affected by CVE-2026-39482?

CVE-2026-39482 affects all versions of the PublishPress Post Expirator plugin up to and including 4.9.4.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2026-39482 facilitate?

CVE-2026-39482 can facilitate DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of another user’s session.

5

Is CVE-2026-39482 specific to WordPress?

Yes, CVE-2026-39482 is specific to the WordPress Post Expirator plugin.

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