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CVE-2026-108498 bannersky CVE debrief
A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the WordPress BSK PDF Manager plugin versions up to 3.8.1. This issue allows for Stored XSS, potentially enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability can lead to security breaches if not addressed. Defenders should assess their exposure, verify and update the plugin, and implement additional security measures to detect and prevent XSS attacks. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its existence in versions up to 3.8.1 of the BSK PDF Manager plugin and its classification as a Stored XSS vulnerability.
- Vendor
- bannersky
- Product
- BSK PDF Manager
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-15
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the BSK PDF Manager plugin, especially those using versions up to 3.8.1, should assess their exposure and take necessary actions to mitigate the vulnerability.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-108498 is a Stored XSS vulnerability in the WordPress BSK PDF Manager plugin versions up to 3.8.1. Defenders should verify and update the plugin, monitor for suspicious activity, and implement additional security measures to detect and prevent XSS attacks. The vulnerability allows for the injection of malicious scripts into web pages, potentially leading to security breaches.
- Potential injection of malicious scripts into web pages.
- Possible exploitation through Stored XSS.
- Need for verification of plugin version and update to a secure version.
- Monitoring for suspicious activity related to the vulnerability.
Technical summary
The BSK PDF Manager plugin for WordPress, up to version 3.8.1, contains a Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-108498, allows an attacker to store malicious scripts in the plugin, which can then be executed when other users access the affected pages.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the BSK PDF Manager plugin to a version beyond 3.8.1, if available, and monitor for any suspicious activity related to stored XSS.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update the BSK PDF Manager plugin to a version beyond 3.8.1, if available.
- Monitor for any suspicious activity related to stored XSS in the BSK PDF Manager plugin.
- Implement additional security measures to detect and prevent XSS attacks.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its existence in versions up to 3.8.1 of the BSK PDF Manager plugin and its classification as a Stored XSS vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-108498 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-108498
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-108498 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108498
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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WordPress BSK PDF Manager plugin <= 3.8.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/108xxx/CVE-2026-108498.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.