CVE-2026-16558

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.4 EPSS 0.13%
Updated Aug 10, 2026
WordPress
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.4 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 3.12.8
Type CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting (XSS))
Vendor WordPress
Public PoC No

The YMC Filter WordPress plugin before 3.12.8 does not sanitize and escape a layout builder setting before outputting it on a public endpoint, and does not verify object ownership when the setting is saved, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any visitor viewing an affected filter.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products

unknown:ymc filter