Is CVE-2026-2442 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-2442 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-2442 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-2442 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2442?

CVE-2026-2442 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-2442

CWE-93Published: March 28, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:22.8th

Official Description

The Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection') in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.7. This is due to the contact form handler performing placeholder substitution on attacker-controlled form fields and then passing the resulting values into email headers without removing CR/LF characters. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary email headers (for example Bcc / Cc) and abuse form email delivery via the 'email' parameter granted they can target a contact form configured to use placeholders in mail template headers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2442 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):

WordPress

CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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News & Research Mentioning CVE-2026-2442

Telegram channels expose rapid weaponization of SmarterMail flaws

BleepingComputer· Feb 18, 2026

Underground Telegram channels shared SmarterMail exploit PoCs and stolen admin credentials within days of disclosure. Flare explains how monitoring these communities reveals rapid weaponization of CVE-2026-24423 and CVE-2026-23760 tied to ransomware activity. [...] [xlite_meta score:67 src:BleepingComputer xlite_fp:a06b6c12843d7762f64d13f5dfaf38050abc1a46aada007e4a8c8d1563aff19e]

CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

CISA Alerts· Feb 5, 2026

CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2025-11953 React Native Community CLI OS Command Injection Vulnerability CVE-2026-24423 SmarterTools SmarterMail Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities established the KEV Catalog as a living list of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise. BOD 22-01 requires Federal Civilian Executive Br [xlite_meta score:41 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:752a3871deb1a10aadd2d18cc359014979523214a02c99c0c010bc7b8f2eeddf]