CVE-2026-65538: WordPress Machete plugin <= 5.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Published Jul 23, 2026
·Updated
Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Machete <= 5.2 versions.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WordPress Machete plugin<=5.2
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress Machete pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.2
Event History
Jul 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:19 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-65538?
The severity of CVE-2026-65538 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-65538?
To fix CVE-2026-65538, update the WordPress Machete plugin to version 5.3 or later.
3
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-65538?
CVE-2026-65538 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability present in the WordPress Machete plugin.
4
Which versions of the WordPress Machete plugin are affected by CVE-2026-65538?
Versions of the WordPress Machete plugin up to and including 5.2 are affected by CVE-2026-65538.
5
What impact does CVE-2026-65538 have on my website?
CVE-2026-65538 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser, potentially compromising user data.