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CVE-2026-28044: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WP Media WP Rocket

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28044cvecve-2026-28044cwe-79
Published: Thu Mar 19 2026 (03/19/2026, 05:21:26 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WP Media
Product: WP Rocket

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Media WP Rocket allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Rocket: from n/a through 3.19.4.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 20:27:59 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-28044) in WP Media's WP Rocket plugin is a stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects all versions through 3.19.4. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring high privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to data disclosure, integrity loss, or availability impact. However, exploitation requires user interaction and high privileges, limiting the attack surface. The medium CVSS score reflects these factors.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit high-privilege user access and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who can interact with the plugin.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-02-25T12:13:30.134Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69bc0726e32a4fbe5fca2033

Added to database: 3/19/2026, 2:24:38 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 8:27:59 PM

Last updated: 5/2/2026, 10:02:04 PM

Views: 104

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