escortwp: A security weakness
escortwp is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation. The published affected range is <= 3.6.2.
- Component
- escortwp
- Plugin slug
escortwp-escortwp- Affected
- <= 3.6.2
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jul 10, 2026
- Weakness
- Not assigned
This CVE was published Jul 10, 2026 and is one of 1 known issue for this theme.
Update, patch or deactivate.
No fixed release is identified. Update escortwp when a release after 3.6.2 becomes available; until then, disable and remove it when the site's risk warrants.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The EscortWP escortwp WordPress theme through 3.6.2 was distributed with a vendor-authored, obfuscated backdoor that lets an unauthenticated attacker who supplies a hard-coded, per-build key permanently delete all of the site's content, and that covertly transmits the site URL, administrator email address, and license key to a third-party server.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N