CVE-2026-1851
Stored XSS in iVysilani Shortcode Plugin Allows Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-03-21
Last updated on: 2026-03-21
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ivysilani | shortcode_plugin | to 3.0 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The iVysilani Shortcode plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability known as Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in its 'width' shortcode attribute. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including version 3.0. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize input or escape output, allowing attackers to inject malicious web scripts.
Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this flaw to insert arbitrary scripts into pages. These scripts will execute whenever any user accesses the affected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When other users visit these pages, the injected scripts execute in their browsers.
- It can lead to theft of user credentials or session tokens.
- It can enable unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
- It can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of the affected website.
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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