CVE-2026-4559: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpchill Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid
The Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'delay' shortcode attribute in all versions up to and including 3.6.12. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4559 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'delay' shortcode attribute, which lacks proper input sanitization and output escaping. This allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 3.6.12. No official patch or remediation level has been published at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session compromise. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond page access and does not affect availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-4559: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpchill Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid
Description
The Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'delay' shortcode attribute in all versions up to and including 3.6.12. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4559 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'delay' shortcode attribute, which lacks proper input sanitization and output escaping. This allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 3.6.12. No official patch or remediation level has been published at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session compromise. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond page access and does not affect availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-22T03:45:07.675Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a89a625acd9273b49149cbd
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 13:37:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:52:54 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 13:52:54 UTC
Views: 4
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