CVE-2026-110885: HivePress code injection in content handler

CVE-2026-110885 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-18

HivePress is a WordPress plugin for managing classifieds and marketplace listings. A code injection vulnerability in versions up to 1.7.32 allows attackers with subscriber-level access to inject malicious content into pages, which could display ads, scams, malware links, or other unwanted content to site visitors.

Technologies: HivePress. Vendors: HivePress.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-110885 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-110885 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-110885?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 18 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
HivePress up to 1.7.32.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-110885?
Yes: fixed in 1.8.0. Until then: Update to version 1.8.0 or later immediately. If you cannot update, enable Patchstack's mitigation rule to block attacks against this vulnerability. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-110885 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-110885?
Check whether you run HivePress at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 1.8.0

Update to version 1.8.0 or later immediately. If you cannot update, enable Patchstack's mitigation rule to block attacks against this vulnerability.

Technical details

The vulnerability is a code injection flaw in HivePress plugin affecting versions 1.7.32 and earlier. It requires subscriber-level privilege to exploit and allows attackers to inject arbitrary content into pages. The attack vector is through the plugin's content handling mechanism, exposing the site to defacement and malware distribution.

Affected products

  • HivePress HivePress up to 1.7.32

Timeline

  • 2026-10-18: disclosed: CVE-2026-110885 published
  • 2026-10-16: patched: Version 1.8.0 released with fix

References

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