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CVE-2026-15253 Easy Media Replace CVE debrief

The Easy Media Replace WordPress plugin through 0.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper sanitization and escaping of attachment titles in the media library list view. This allows users with the Author role and above to inject arbitrary web scripts executed in the browser of higher-privileged users viewing the media library. Administrators and users of the plugin should review and apply patches or mitigations. Limited source detail is available; defenders should verify affected deployments, review advisories, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Vendor
Easy Media Replace
Product
Easy Media Replace WordPress plugin
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-19
Original CVE updated
2026-08-26
Advisory published
2026-08-19
Advisory updated
2026-08-26

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Easy Media Replace WordPress plugin, as well as security teams responsible for monitoring and mitigating vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins, should review and apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation. This includes reviewing compensating controls and tracking exceptions for exposed systems.

Technical summary

The Easy Media Replace WordPress plugin through 0.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The plugin does not properly sanitise and escape attachment titles before outputting them in an HTML attribute in the media library list view. This allows users with the Author role and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that are executed in the browser of a higher privileged user who views the media library.

Defensive priority

Medium-priority defensive actions are recommended due to the CVSS score of 6.8 and the potential for XSS attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest patch for the Easy Media Replace WordPress plugin.
  • Restrict access to the media library list view.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity.
  • Implement additional security measures.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems.
  • Track exceptions and retest remediated assets.
  • Verify affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

Evidence from the NVD and WPScan indicates that the Easy Media Replace WordPress plugin is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability allows users with the Author role and above to inject arbitrary web scripts. Limited source detail is available, and defenders should verify affected product deployments, review official advisories, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-15253 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15253

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-15253 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15253

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.