Answer in brief
CVE-2026-81779 records a Critical severity (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in WordPress Newspapers X theme 1.0.46-1.0.48 - Backdoor vulnerability. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Silk Themes/newspapers-x (generic), Silk Themes/Newspapers X (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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CVSS is 10.0. 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 Silk Themes/newspapers-x (generic), Silk Themes/Newspapers X (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Silk Themes/newspapers-xgeneric | >=1.0.46 <=1.0.48 | Not reported |
| Silk Themes/Newspapers Xgeneric | 1.0.46 | Not reported |
Published upstream
Aug 31, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Sep 1, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Aug 31, 2026
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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