CVE-2026-24621 WordPress Terms descriptions plugin <= 3.4.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
A DOM-based XSS vulnerability in the WordPress Terms descriptions plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2026-24621?
CVE-2026-24621 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Vladimir Statsenko Terms descriptions, published on 23 Jan 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vladimir Statsenko Terms descriptions terms-descriptions allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Terms descriptions: from n/a through <= 3.4.9.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-24621?
How do I fix CVE-2026-24621?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-24621 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-2026-24621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-24621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3hhg-38p8-799x.