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CVE-2026-73190 W3 Eden CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-18T14:00:04.591Z and has not been modified since then. The vulnerability is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in WPDM – Premium Packages plugin version 7.0.5 and earlier, classified as DOM-Based XSS. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates to prevent potential XSS attacks. The CVE record and source item provide information on this vulnerability, and defenders should verify and update installations to prevent potential XSS attacks.
- Vendor
- W3 Eden
- Product
- WPDM – Premium Packages
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-18
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-18
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-14
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with WPDM – Premium Packages plugin should assess exposure and prioritize updates to prevent potential XSS attacks.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-73190 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPDM – Premium Packages plugin version 7.0.5 and earlier. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating installations to prevent potential XSS attacks.
- Verify and update WPDM – Premium Packages installations to prevent potential XSS attacks
- Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks
- Monitor for potential XSS attacks on affected systems
Technical summary
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WPDM – Premium Packages plugin version 7.0.5 and earlier. The vulnerability is described as DOM-Based XSS, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. This issue affects WPDM – Premium Packages: from n/a through 7.0.5. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating WPDM – Premium Packages installations to prevent potential Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability is considered High severity with a CVSS score of 7.1.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating WPDM – Premium Packages installations to prevent potential Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify WPDM – Premium Packages installations and update to version 7.0.6 or later
- Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks
- Monitor for potential XSS attacks on affected systems
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide information on a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPDM – Premium Packages plugin version 7.0.5 and earlier. The vulnerability is described as DOM-Based XSS.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-73190 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-73190
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-73190 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73190
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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WordPress WPDM – Premium Packages plugin <= 7.0.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/73xxx/CVE-2026-73190.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.