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CVE-2026-5717: The VI: Include Post By plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'class_container'...

MEDIUM CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.03%

Published: April 15, 2026 | Last Modified: April 15, 2026

Description

The VI: Include Post By plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'class_container' attribute of the 'include-post-by-cat' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.4.200706 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.03% (8th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

This analysis is generated by Ghostwire from NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS, and open-source intelligence data. Verify findings through primary sources before acting.

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