CVE-2026-73340: WordPress Featured Image from URL plugin <= 5.3.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2026
·Updated
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Featured Image from URL <= 5.3.3 versions.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WordPress Featured Image from URL<=5.3.3
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress Featured Image from URL Pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.0.0
Event History
Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-73340?
CVE-2026-73340 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-73340?
To fix CVE-2026-73340, update the WordPress Featured Image from URL plugin to version 5.3.4 or later.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-73340?
CVE-2026-73340 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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Who is affected by CVE-2026-73340?
Users of WordPress Featured Image from URL versions 5.3.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-73340.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-73340?
The potential impacts of CVE-2026-73340 include unauthorized script execution in the context of the user's browser.