CVE-2026-78293Disclosure

LOWCVSS 7.1 · HIGH

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP w3all phpBB <= 3.0.6 versions.

1.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-79

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

NONE

Momentum

NONE

Threat summary

  • Public PoC is present in monitored signal
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-08-27: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-08-27: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-27: 108-27
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Full discourse1 post
  • Hugo | DevOps | Cybersecurity 🇱🇻@HugoValters
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-78293 - Unauthenticated XSS in WP w3all phpBB (<= 3.0.6). CVSS 7.1. Vulnerability is currently unpatched. Mitigate risk immediately. #CVE #WordPress #infosec https://www.valtersit.com/cve/CVE-2026-78293/ #CVE #CVEAlert #infosec #SysAdmin #cybersecurity #Linux #devsecops #devops #developer #sysadmin #100daysofcode #git #github #gitlab #redteam #blueteam #ethicalhacker #ethicalhacking #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #cybersecuritytips #python #hacker #linux #kali #ubuntu #debian #ukraine #spain #ireland #unitedkingdom #canada #finland #estonia #lithuania #ireland #hungary #denmark #norway #malta #mexico #switczerland #china #france #germany #docker

    Post summary

    The tweet announces CVE‑2026‑78293, detailing an unauthenticated XSS flaw with a CVSS score of 7.1 and noting it remains unpatched, while providing a link for further information.

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