CVE-2026-0737: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gn_themes WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate
The WP Shortcodes Plugin - Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.7. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'src' attribute of the su_lightbox shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-0737 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Shortcodes Plugin - Shortcodes Ultimate for WordPress. It affects all versions up to 7.4.7 due to improper neutralization of input in the 'src' attribute of the su_lightbox shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level access or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the su_lightbox shortcode's 'src' attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure and integrity impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the su_lightbox shortcode. Monitor for plugin updates from gn_themes and apply them promptly once available.
CVE-2026-0737: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gn_themes WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate
Description
The WP Shortcodes Plugin - Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.7. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'src' attribute of the su_lightbox shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-0737 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Shortcodes Plugin - Shortcodes Ultimate for WordPress. It affects all versions up to 7.4.7 due to improper neutralization of input in the 'src' attribute of the su_lightbox shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level access or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the su_lightbox shortcode's 'src' attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure and integrity impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the su_lightbox shortcode. Monitor for plugin updates from gn_themes and apply them promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-08T16:20:21.978Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d0c19a0a160ebd92d74639
Added to database: 4/4/2026, 7:45:30 AM
Last enriched: 4/11/2026, 8:19:17 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 12:52:36 PM
Views: 70
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