CVE-2026-27074
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Stored XSS in vaakash Shortcoder Plugin

Publication date: 2026-02-19

Last updated on: 2026-02-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in vaakash Shortcoder shortcoder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shortcoder: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.
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Published
2026-02-19
Last Modified
2026-02-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-27074
EUVD
EUVD-2026-7962
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Vendor Product Version / Range
vaakash shortcoder to 6.5.1 (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

This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the vaakash Shortcoder plugin. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which means that malicious scripts can be injected and stored by the plugin. When other users view the affected pages, these scripts can execute in their browsers.

Impact Analysis

The Stored XSS vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of users' browsers. This can lead to theft of sensitive information such as cookies or session tokens, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, defacement of websites, or distribution of malware.

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