CVE-2026-2434
Stored XSS in Pz-LinkCard WordPress Plugin Allows Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-04-17
Last updated on: 2026-04-17
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpess | plz-linkcard | to 2.5.8.1 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Pz-LinkCard plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its 'blogcard' shortcode attributes in all versions up to and including 2.5.8.1. This vulnerability arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize input or escape output. As a result, authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious web 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 WordPress pages. When other users visit these pages, the injected scripts execute in their browsers, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. This can compromise the security and integrity of the website and its users.
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 scripts via stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This can lead to unauthorized access to user data or session hijacking, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of data.
Such security weaknesses can impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access and data breaches.
However, specific impacts on compliance depend on the context of use, data involved, and mitigation measures in place.