CVE-2026-73997: nexcess starter templates by kadence wp
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighDeferred
Published 18-08-2026Last modified 18-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-73997 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in nexcess starter templates by kadence wp. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.46%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 18-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unauthenticated Denial of Service Attack in Starter Templates by Kadence WP <= 2.3.3 versions.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources3 sources · 5.3–7.5
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- wordfenceSource5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 0.43% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.46%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-770Allocation of Resources Without Limits or ThrottlingThe product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.
- CWE-400Uncontrolled Resource ConsumptionThe product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.
Affected systems
Nexcess1 product
- starter templates by kadence wp≥ n/a, ≤ 2.3.3
Wordpress1 product
- kadence-starter-templates≤ 2.3.3 (fixed in 2.3.4)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry