CVE-2026-2480
Stored XSS in WP Shortcodes Plugin su_box Shortcode
Publication date: 2026-03-31
Last updated on: 2026-03-31
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| shortcodes_ultimate | shortcodes_ultimate | to 7.4.10 (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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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access to inject arbitrary web scripts via stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This can lead to unauthorized access to user data or session hijacking, which may compromise the confidentiality and integrity of personal or sensitive information.
Such security weaknesses can impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal data and secure handling of user information to prevent unauthorized disclosure or modification.
However, specific impacts on compliance depend on the context of use and whether the vulnerability is exploited to access or expose regulated data.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'max_width' attribute of the su_box shortcode. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 7.4.10. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input for this attribute.
As a result, authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts will execute whenever any user accesses the injected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers with contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into WordPress pages. These scripts can execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages.
- It can lead to theft of user credentials or session tokens.
- It can enable unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
- It can damage the website's reputation and user trust.