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CVE-2026-81779 (GCVE-0-2026-81779)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2026-08-31 20:42 – Updated: 2026-09-01 13:48 X_Open Source
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress Newspapers X theme 1.0.46-1.0.48 - Backdoor vulnerability
Summary
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.
Severity
10 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-01 13:47 UTC
CWE
- CWE-1284 - Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/n… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk Themes | Newspapers X |
Affected:
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CVE-2026-81779 (GCVE-0-2026-81779)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-31 20:42 – Updated: 2026-09-01 13:48 X_Open Source
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress Newspapers X theme 1.0.46-1.0.48 - Backdoor vulnerability
Summary
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.
Severity
10 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-01 13:47 UTC
CWE
- CWE-1284 - Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
Assigner
References
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|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/n… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk Themes | Newspapers X |
Affected:
1.0.46 , ≤ 1.0.48
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