CVE-2026-6913: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in patilswapnilv Shortcodely
The Shortcodely WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'widget_area' parameter. 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. The CVSS score is 6.4, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6913 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Shortcodely WordPress plugin by patilswapnilv. The issue exists in all versions up to and including 1.0.1, specifically through the 'widget_area' parameter. Insufficient sanitization and escaping of this input allow authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users viewing the injected pages. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts without availability effects. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No vendor patch or official remediation has been published yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity of user data or session information. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authentication and low attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Shortcodely plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-6913: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in patilswapnilv Shortcodely
Description
The Shortcodely WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'widget_area' parameter. 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. The CVSS score is 6.4, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6913 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Shortcodely WordPress plugin by patilswapnilv. The issue exists in all versions up to and including 1.0.1, specifically through the 'widget_area' parameter. Insufficient sanitization and escaping of this input allow authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users viewing the injected pages. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts without availability effects. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No vendor patch or official remediation has been published yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity of user data or session information. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authentication and low attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Shortcodely plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-23T13:50:13.660Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02e311cbff5d8610bad609
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 08:21:37 UTC
Last enriched: 05/19/2026, 11:06:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 42
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