CVE-2026-66456: WordPress Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin <= 1.3.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft <= 1.3.4 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft<=1.3.4

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-66456?

The severity of CVE-2026-66456 is rated medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-66456?

CVE-2026-66456 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-66456?

To fix CVE-2026-66456, update the Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin to version 1.3.5 or later.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-66456?

CVE-2026-66456 affects WordPress sites using the Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin version 1.3.4 or earlier.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-66456?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-66456 to carry out Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks on subscribers.

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