CVE-2026-6725: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpclever WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce
The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'text' attribute of the `wpcsm_text_rotator` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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-2026-6725 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce WordPress plugin, specifically affecting the 'text' attribute of the wpcsm_text_rotator shortcode in all versions up to 4.2.8. The root cause is insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied input, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of any user who accesses the injected page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required for exploitation once injected. No official fix or patch has been announced by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other malicious actions within the context of the affected site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity (partial), with no direct availability impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-6725: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpclever WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce
Description
The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'text' attribute of the `wpcsm_text_rotator` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6725 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce WordPress plugin, specifically affecting the 'text' attribute of the wpcsm_text_rotator shortcode in all versions up to 4.2.8. The root cause is insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied input, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of any user who accesses the injected page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required for exploitation once injected. No official fix or patch has been announced by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other malicious actions within the context of the affected site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity (partial), with no direct availability impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-20T20:17:32.334Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f043f9cbff5d8610b6612d
Added to database: 4/28/2026, 5:22:01 AM
Last enriched: 4/28/2026, 5:37:06 AM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 2:22:24 PM
Views: 4
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