CVE-2026-66440: WPIDE (WordPress plugin) · Cross-site Scripting
Affects WPIDE (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 16% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| XplodedThemesWPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, consider applying web application firewalls or input validation controls to mitigate potential exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and patches addressing this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-66440 is a high severity unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in XplodedThemes WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor versions up to and including 3.5.7. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts during web page generation due to improper input neutralization. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. No known exploits are reported in the wild.