Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24555 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress ArtPlacer Widget plugin. A lower-privileged authenticated user may be able to save malicious content that runs in another user’s browser when viewed. The listed severity is medium, but business impact depends on who can create or edit affected content.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public or revenue-critical WordPress sites, especially where non-admin users can manage ArtPlacer content. This is not currently documented as actively exploited, but stored XSS can support account compromise and site integrity issues if viewed by privileged users.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during page generation in artplacer ArtPlacer Widget, package artplacer-widget. It affects versions through 2.23.2 per the CVE description. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, indicating authenticated access and user interaction are required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ArtPlacer Widget plugin at affected versions. The CVE lists versions through 2.23.2, while the Patchstack URL references 2.23.1, so confirm installed version against vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Exploitation context
Sources do not indicate active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked KEV. The attack requires network access, low privileges, and a victim interaction. Stored XSS can affect administrator sessions if malicious content is viewed in an administrative or trusted context.
Researcher notes
The public bundle provides limited detail beyond the vulnerability class, affected plugin, and CVSS vector. Do not assume exploitability conditions beyond PR:L and UI:R. Note the apparent version discrepancy between the CVE description through 2.23.2 and the Patchstack reference text mentioning 2.23.1.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the ArtPlacer Widget plugin.
- Check installed plugin version against CVE and Patchstack records.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or official mitigation.
- Restrict plugin content-editing privileges to trusted users.
- Apply compensating controls if no update is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins and confirm artplacer-widget presence.
- Record the exact ArtPlacer Widget version installed.
- Compare version data with the CVE’s affected range.
- Review user roles able to create or edit plugin-managed content.
- Check security monitoring for unusual script activity in plugin-rendered pages.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.