CVE-2026-15249: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Patterns Kit
The Patterns Kit WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not escape a link attribute before its client-side script inserts it into the page, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to store a payload that executes in the browser of a user who views the content and clicks the affected element.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Patterns Kit WordPress plugin through version 1.0.3 contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper escaping of a link attribute before it is inserted into the page by client-side scripts. This flaw allows users with Contributor-level permissions to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users who view and click the affected element. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor role privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users who view and interact with the affected content. This can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, or other client-side attacks depending on the payload. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of user sessions within the WordPress environment using this plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor role permissions or avoid using the affected plugin version. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2026-15249: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Patterns Kit
Description
The Patterns Kit WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not escape a link attribute before its client-side script inserts it into the page, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to store a payload that executes in the browser of a user who views the content and clicks the affected element.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Patterns Kit WordPress plugin through version 1.0.3 contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper escaping of a link attribute before it is inserted into the page by client-side scripts. This flaw allows users with Contributor-level permissions to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users who view and click the affected element. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor role privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users who view and interact with the affected content. This can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, or other client-side attacks depending on the payload. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of user sessions within the WordPress environment using this plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor role permissions or avoid using the affected plugin version. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T12:21:55.225Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c0ea0bf8831d539143408
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 06:11:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 06:47:15 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 00:41:09 UTC
Views: 7
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