CVE-2026-4334: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in 3uu Shariff Wrapper
The Shariff Wrapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'headline' parameter in the [shariff] shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.20 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. The vulnerability occurs because the plugin uses a custom wp_kses implementation with permissive allowed HTML tags, and then performs a str_replace operation that injects HTML after sanitization, allowing event handlers to be introduced through the %total placeholder in the style attribute.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4334 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 3uu Shariff Wrapper WordPress plugin. It stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the 'headline' parameter of the [shariff] shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges can exploit this by injecting arbitrary web scripts due to the plugin's use of a permissive custom wp_kses sanitization combined with a str_replace operation that inserts HTML event handlers after sanitization. This results in script execution when users access the injected pages. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the 'headline' parameter. These scripts execute in the context of other users viewing the page, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure limited to the confidentiality and integrity of the affected site. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, reducing the attack surface compared to unauthenticated exploits.
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 removing the Shariff Wrapper plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2026-4334: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in 3uu Shariff Wrapper
Description
The Shariff Wrapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'headline' parameter in the [shariff] shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.20 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. The vulnerability occurs because the plugin uses a custom wp_kses implementation with permissive allowed HTML tags, and then performs a str_replace operation that injects HTML after sanitization, allowing event handlers to be introduced through the %total placeholder in the style attribute.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4334 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 3uu Shariff Wrapper WordPress plugin. It stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the 'headline' parameter of the [shariff] shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges can exploit this by injecting arbitrary web scripts due to the plugin's use of a permissive custom wp_kses sanitization combined with a str_replace operation that inserts HTML event handlers after sanitization. This results in script execution when users access the injected pages. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the 'headline' parameter. These scripts execute in the context of other users viewing the page, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure limited to the confidentiality and integrity of the affected site. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, reducing the attack surface compared to unauthenticated exploits.
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 removing the Shariff Wrapper plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-17T14:11:01.203Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a180163e29bf47b50c59595
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:48:35 AM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:04:19 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:22:39 AM
Views: 10
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