CVE-2026-7209: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in quantumcloud Simple Link Directory
The Simple Link Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `qcopd-directory` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 8.9.2. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes such as `title_font_size`. 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-2026-7209 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin (versions up to 8.9.2). The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the qcopd-directory shortcode, specifically in attributes such as title_font_size. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of users viewing the injected pages. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and 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-provided patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute in the context of any user visiting the affected page, potentially leading to information disclosure and integrity impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
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 Simple Link Directory plugin if possible. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-7209: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in quantumcloud Simple Link Directory
Description
The Simple Link Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `qcopd-directory` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 8.9.2. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes such as `title_font_size`. 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7209 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin (versions up to 8.9.2). The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the qcopd-directory shortcode, specifically in attributes such as title_font_size. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of users viewing the injected pages. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and 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-provided patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute in the context of any user visiting the affected page, potentially leading to information disclosure and integrity impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
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 Simple Link Directory plugin if possible. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-27T14:43:03.729Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f57840cbff5d861067b4d9
Added to database: 5/2/2026, 4:06:24 AM
Last enriched: 5/10/2026, 2:16:32 AM
Last updated: 6/15/2026, 5:14:56 PM
Views: 76
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