CVE-2026-32449
Stored XSS in Themify Event Post Plugin
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-03-13
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themifyme | themify_event_post | to 1.3.4 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-32449 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Themify Event Post Plugin versions up to and including 1.3.4.
This vulnerability allows a malicious actor to inject harmful scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—into a website, which execute when visitors access the site.
The issue requires user interaction and a privileged user role (Contributor or Developer) to trigger the exploit, for example by clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form.
It is classified under OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the WordPress Themify Event Post Plugin version is 1.3.4 or earlier, as these versions are affected.
Since the vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue triggered by privileged users interacting with crafted inputs, detection can include checking plugin versions and monitoring for suspicious script injections in web pages generated by the plugin.
Specific commands to detect the plugin version on a WordPress installation include:
- Using WP-CLI to check plugin version: `wp plugin get themify-event-post --field=version`
- Searching for suspicious script tags or payloads in the database, for example using SQL queries to look for script tags in post content or plugin-related tables.
Network detection of exploit attempts may involve monitoring HTTP requests for suspicious payloads or unusual user interactions from privileged roles, but no specific commands are provided.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary immediate mitigation step is to update the Themify Event Post Plugin to version 1.3.5 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
Additionally, limit the number of users with privileged roles such as Contributor or Developer to reduce the risk of exploitation.
Using security tools or services like Patchstack that provide auto-updates and vulnerability mitigation can also help protect against this issue.