CVE-2026-15292: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tibouille Sudoku Shortcode
The Sudoku Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'background' parameter in the 'sudoku-sc' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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-2026-15292 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Sudoku Shortcode WordPress plugin (tibouille) affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.0. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input (CWE-79) in the 'background' parameter of the 'sudoku-sc' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of any user accessing the injected page, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of now, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious JavaScript code via the 'background' parameter, which will be stored and executed in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity loss (e.g., theft of cookies or manipulation of page content). There is no impact on availability reported. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and does not require user interaction to trigger once the malicious content is stored.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Sudoku Shortcode plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-15292: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tibouille Sudoku Shortcode
Description
The Sudoku Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'background' parameter in the 'sudoku-sc' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15292 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Sudoku Shortcode WordPress plugin (tibouille) affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.0. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input (CWE-79) in the 'background' parameter of the 'sudoku-sc' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of any user accessing the injected page, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of now, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious JavaScript code via the 'background' parameter, which will be stored and executed in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity loss (e.g., theft of cookies or manipulation of page content). There is no impact on availability reported. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and does not require user interaction to trigger once the malicious content is stored.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Sudoku Shortcode plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T15:51:51.235Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a50809468715ace430636c0
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 05:18:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 05:48:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/10/2026, 09:29:25 UTC
Views: 5
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