CVE-2026-24354
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pencidesign | penci_shortcodes | From 6.1|end_including=6.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24354 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Penci Shortcodes & Performance Plugin up to version 6.1. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into a website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising the site's integrity. The vulnerability requires a privileged user with at least Contributor or Developer roles to interact with a crafted link, page, or form to be exploited. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to malicious scripts running on your website, which may redirect users, display unwanted advertisements, or execute other harmful HTML payloads. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user trust, and potentially lead to further security issues. However, the vulnerability is considered moderate in severity with a CVSS score of 6.5 and requires user interaction by a privileged user to exploit. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this DOM-Based XSS vulnerability involves monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in web pages generated by the Penci Shortcodes & Performance plugin (version <= 6.1). Since the vulnerability requires user interaction with privileged roles, reviewing logs for suspicious user actions or input submissions may help. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical approaches include using web vulnerability scanners or manual inspection of plugin-generated pages for injected scripts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Penci Shortcodes & Performance plugin to version 6.2 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, enabling auto-updates for the plugin can help ensure timely patching. Limiting user roles and privileges to reduce the risk of exploitation is also advisable. [1]