CVE-2026-81779: CWE-1284 Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input in Silk Themes Newspapers X
Description
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in Silk Themes Newspapers X allows Malicious Software Implanted. This issue affects Newspapers X: from 1.0.46 through 1.0.48.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Silk Themes
Newspapers X
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-81779 in Silk Themes Newspapers X (version 1.0.46) is due to improper validation of specified quantity in input, categorized as CWE-1284. This weakness allows an attacker to implant malicious software, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 score is 10.0, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker can implant malicious software remotely without any privileges or user interaction, posing a critical risk to affected deployments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting network exposure of the affected software and monitoring for suspicious activity related to input handling.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T12:24:25.082Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a95e9acacd9273b49934e65
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 20:53:00 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:01:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 06:48:21 UTC
Views: 70
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