CVE-2026-81779

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Improper Input Validation in Newspapers X Leads to Malicious Software Implantation

Publication date: 2026-08-31

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

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.

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Published

2026-08-31

Last Modified

2026-09-01

Generated

2026-09-21

AI Q&A

2026-09-01

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-15

NVD

CVE-2026-81779

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
silk_themes	newspapers_x	From 1.0.46 (inc) to 1.0.48 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-1284	The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input issue in the Silk Themes Newspapers X software. It allows attackers to implant malicious software by exploiting insufficient input validation.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper input validation in Silk Themes Newspapers X versions 1.0.46 through 1.0.48. To detect it, inspect the application's input handling for malicious payloads, especially in user-provided data fields. Check for unusual software installations or modifications in the Newspapers X environment. Review server logs for unexpected requests or errors related to input processing.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain unauthorized access, or perform other malicious actions on systems running affected versions of Newspapers X (1.0.46 through 1.0.48).

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows malicious software implantation due to improper input validation, which could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. This may violate GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements (Article 32) and HIPAA's security rule for protecting electronic protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Newspapers X to a version outside the affected range (1.0.46 through 1.0.48). If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the software until a patch is released.

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