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CVE-2026-28178 codesupplyco CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-06T15:16:53.673Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-28178 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Powerkit plugin versions <= 3.1.0. The vulnerability requires contributor-level access for exploitation, with a CVSS score of 6.5 and medium severity. It affects users of Powerkit plugin version 3.1.0 or earlier, WordPress site administrators, and security teams monitoring for XSS vulnerabilities. Defenders should verify affected product deployments, review official advisories, and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations. Evidence from Patchstack and NVD indicates a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Powerkit plugin versions <= 3.1.0. Contributor-level access is required for exploitation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and medium severity.
- Vendor
- codesupplyco
- Product
- Powerkit
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-06
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-06
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-06
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-06
Who should care
Users of Powerkit plugin version 3.1.0 or earlier, WordPress site administrators, and security teams monitoring for XSS vulnerabilities should be aware of this vulnerability. They should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. Affected operator, platform, vulnerability-management, and security-team impact should be considered when planning vendor-supported updates or mitigations.
Technical summary
CVE-2026-28178 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Powerkit plugin versions <= 3.1.0. The vulnerability requires contributor-level access for exploitation, with a CVSS score of 6.5 and medium severity. It affects users of Powerkit plugin version 3.1.0 or earlier, WordPress site administrators, and security teams monitoring for XSS vulnerabilities.
Defensive priority
Medium-severity XSS vulnerability in Powerkit plugin
Recommended defensive actions
- Inventory and verify Powerkit plugin version
- Apply vendor patch or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- Restrict contributor access
Evidence notes
Evidence from Patchstack and NVD indicates a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Powerkit plugin versions <= 3.1.0. Contributor-level access is required for exploitation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and medium severity. Defenders should verify affected product deployments, review official advisories, and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-28178 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28178
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-28178 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28178
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
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.