CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The BE REST Endpoints WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not perform any authorization check before allowing widgets to be read, created, updated and deleted, and does not sanitize the values it stores in them, allowing unauthenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts which will execute in the browser of any user visiting the site.
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-09-12
- Last Modified
- 2026-09-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-81742?
The BE REST Endpoints WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not perform any authorization check before allowing widgets to be read, created, updated and deleted, and does not sanitize the values it stores in them, allowing unauthenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts which will execute in the browser of any user visiting the site.
Is CVE-2026-81742 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-81742 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-81742?
CVE-2026-81742 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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