Vulnerability · Published Aug 31, 2026 · Assigned by Patchstack
CVE-2026-81779WordPress Newspapers X theme 1.0.46-1.0.48 - Backdoor vulnerability
Critical 10.0
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Newspapers X from Silk Themes. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 44% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)10.0Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 55.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in Silk Themes Newspapers X allows Malicious Software Implanted. This issue affects Newspapers X: from 1.0.46 through 1.0.48.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Silk Themes | Newspapers X | 1.0.46 – through 1.0.48 |
Weakness: CWE-1284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H