CVE-2026-16205 Pluck CMS Albums albums.admin.php htmlspecialchars_decode cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the Albums module in Pluck CMS, potentially leading to session hijacking or site defacement.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16205?
CVE-2026-16205 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Pluck CMS, published on 19 Jul 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in Pluck CMS up to 4.7.21. This vulnerability affects the function htmlspecialchars_decode of the file data/modules/albums/albums.admin.php of the component Albums Module. Executing a manipulation of the argument Info can lead to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16205?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16205?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-16205 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16205 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9q2q-q44g-f28v.