WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2026-81281 Deferred

Graphene subscribers can store script

Graphene through 2.9.4 allows a Subscriber to supply script-capable content that is rendered without adequate neutralization. A victim who interacts with the affected theme output can execute script in the site's origin.

CVE / CNA score 6.5 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Graphene
Plugin slug
graphene
Affected
n/a through 2.9.4
Safe version
2.9.6
Published
Sep 03, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Sep 03, 2026 and is one of 2 known issues for this theme.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update to 2.9.6 or later, remove untrusted theme-related content, and review privileged activity after affected pages were opened.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

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

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Graphene <= 2.9.4 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources