CVE-2026-4081: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jhdscript ZeM STL
The ZeM STL plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 1.0. This vulnerability arises from insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied shortcode attributes 'url', 'color', and 'bgcolor'. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4081 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ZeM STL WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). The plugin fails to sanitize and escape user-supplied shortcode attributes 'url', 'color', and 'bgcolor' before embedding them into HTML attributes. This allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0 of the plugin. No official patch or remediation has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious scripts via shortcode attributes, leading to stored cross-site scripting. This can result in the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing sensitive information, or performing actions on behalf of the victim. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity.
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 disabling or removing the ZeM STL plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-4081: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jhdscript ZeM STL
Description
The ZeM STL plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 1.0. This vulnerability arises from insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied shortcode attributes 'url', 'color', and 'bgcolor'. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.4.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4081 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ZeM STL WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). The plugin fails to sanitize and escape user-supplied shortcode attributes 'url', 'color', and 'bgcolor' before embedding them into HTML attributes. This allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0 of the plugin. No official patch or remediation has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious scripts via shortcode attributes, leading to stored cross-site scripting. This can result in the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing sensitive information, or performing actions on behalf of the victim. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity.
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 disabling or removing the ZeM STL plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-12T20:46:11.094Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e9564e29bf47b50adbf2b
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 08:33:40 UTC
Last enriched: 06/09/2026, 09:53:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 41
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