CVE-2026-66705: Facebook for WordPress · Cross-site Scripting
Affects Facebook for WordPressSource 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FacebookFacebook for WordPress | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this plugin and limit exposure by restricting access or disabling the plugin if feasible.
Description
CVE-2026-66705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Facebook for WordPress versions up to and including 5.2.1. It is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw that allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.