CVE-2026-73997
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Unauthenticated Denial of Service in Starter Templates by Kadence WP

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Denial of Service Attack in Starter Templates by Kadence WP <= 2.3.3 versions.

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Published
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-08-18
AI Q&A
2026-08-18
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-73997
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60811

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
kadence_wp starter_templates to 2.3.3 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-770 The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-73997 is an unauthenticated Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the Starter Templates by Kadence WP plugin for WordPress, affecting versions 2.3.3 and earlier. It allows attackers to crash or disrupt websites by making them unresponsive without authentication.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Kadence Starter Templates plugin version is 2.3.3 or earlier. Look for signs of website unresponsiveness or crashes, which may indicate an ongoing DoS attack. Use server logs to identify unusual traffic patterns targeting the plugin.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can cause website downtime, making it inaccessible to users. It may lead to loss of business, reputation damage, and potential data unavailability. Attackers can exploit it remotely without needing credentials.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Kadence Starter Templates plugin to version 2.3.4 or later immediately. Enable auto-updates for the plugin to prevent future vulnerabilities. Apply Patchstack's mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is complete.

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