Answer in brief
CVE-2026-66570 records a High severity (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in WordPress WordPress File Upload plugin <= 5.2.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Nickboss/wp-file-upload (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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CVSS is 7.1. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.
The current feed maps Nickboss/wp-file-upload (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Nickboss/wp-file-uploadgeneric | >=0 <=5.2.1 | Not reported |
Published upstream
Nov 1, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Nov 1, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Nov 1, 2026
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Nickboss WordPress File Upload wp-file-upload allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress File Upload: from n/a through 5.2.1.
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