CVE-2026-42631 WordPress Qode Music plugin <= 2.1.8.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

High 7.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the Qode Music WordPress plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-42631?

CVE-2026-42631 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Qode Music, published on 10 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Qode Music <= 2.1.8.2 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42631?

How do I fix CVE-2026-42631?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42631 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-2026-42631 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42631 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jcmq-hm39-fp26.

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