CVE-2026-81779 WordPress Newspapers X theme 1.0.46-1.0.48 - Backdoor vulnerability
A backdoor in the Newspapers X WordPress theme allows attackers to implant malicious software and execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-81779?
CVE-2026-81779 is a critical vulnerability in Silk Themes Newspapers X, published on 31 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in Silk Themes Newspapers X allows Malicious Software Implanted.
This issue affects Newspapers X: from 1.0.46 through 1.0.48.
Weakness: CWE-1284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81779?
How do I fix CVE-2026-81779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-81779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g37c-r8pg-6jqx.