CVE-2026-1570
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Stored XSS in Simple Bible Verse Plugin via Shortcode Attributes

Publication date: 2026-02-07

Last updated on: 2026-02-07

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Simple Bible Verse via Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `verse` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1 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.
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Published
2026-02-07
Last Modified
2026-02-07
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-1570
EUVD
EUVD-2026-5744
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Vendor Product Version / Range
simple_bible_verse plugin to 1.1 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

The Simple Bible Verse via Shortcode plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its `verse` shortcode. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 1.1 because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes. As a result, authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts will execute whenever any user views the infected page.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers with contributor-level access or above to inject arbitrary scripts into WordPress pages. These scripts can execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or distribution of malware. The impact includes compromised user accounts, loss of data integrity, and damage to the website's reputation.

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