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WordPress <= 6.9.1 - Cross-Site Scripting via Client-Side Template Override in Admin Area

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Vulnerability: WordPress <= 6.9.1 - Cross-Site Scripting via Client-Side Template Override in Admin Area
Affected software: wordpress(WordPress core)
Affected versions: ≥ 6.8 and ≤ 6.8.3
≥ 6.9 and ≤ 6.9.1
Authentication: Not specified in feed title — see source advisory
Vulnerability type: Cross-site scripting
CVE: Not assigned
Published: 10 March 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to run scripts in visitors' browsers or hijack admin sessions.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 72273368-042d-4ad4-9d1d-ca9c6db9cf3b). Methodology and redistribution notes

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