CVE-2026-15609: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in QODE Bridge - Creative Multipurpose WordPress Theme
The Bridge - Creative Multipurpose WordPress Theme is affected by a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'circle_line' shortcode attribute in all versions up to and including 30.8.9.1. This vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15609 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Bridge - Creative Multipurpose WordPress Theme for WordPress. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'circle_line' shortcode attribute, where input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered on web pages. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above can exploit this to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, which executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. This vulnerability affects all versions from 0 up to and including 30.8.9.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other actions performed with the victim's privileges. The CVSS score of 6.4 (medium severity) reflects the network attack vector, low attack complexity, and the requirement for some privileges to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users should check the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the vulnerable shortcode if possible. Monitor for updates from QODE regarding an official remediation.
CVE-2026-15609: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in QODE Bridge - Creative Multipurpose WordPress Theme
Description
The Bridge - Creative Multipurpose WordPress Theme is affected by a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'circle_line' shortcode attribute in all versions up to and including 30.8.9.1. This vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
QODE
Bridge - Creative Multipurpose WordPress Theme
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15609 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Bridge - Creative Multipurpose WordPress Theme for WordPress. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'circle_line' shortcode attribute, where input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered on web pages. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above can exploit this to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, which executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. This vulnerability affects all versions from 0 up to and including 30.8.9.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other actions performed with the victim's privileges. The CVSS score of 6.4 (medium severity) reflects the network attack vector, low attack complexity, and the requirement for some privileges to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users should check the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the vulnerable shortcode if possible. Monitor for updates from QODE regarding an official remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-13T15:55:32.450Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa9456b55bf5e2cf5dc1efd
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 13:17:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 13:31:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 13:36:33 UTC
Views: 4
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