CVE-2026-11598
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Stored XSS in Shortcodify WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-28

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Shortcodify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'name' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
2026-07-28
Last Modified
2026-07-28
Generated
2026-07-28
AI Q&A
2026-07-28
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-11598
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49736

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Vendor Product Version / Range
shortcodify shortcodify to 1.4.3 (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 Shortcodify plugin for WordPress has a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'name' shortcode attribute. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts in pages you visit. This could lead to unauthorized actions on your behalf, data theft, or defacement of your WordPress site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate GDPR or HIPAA compliance requirements. It could result in unauthorized data exposure or modification, triggering regulatory penalties.

Mitigation Strategies
  • Update the Shortcodify plugin to the latest version, as the vulnerability exists in versions up to and including 1.4.3.
  • Review and remove any suspicious scripts injected via the 'name' shortcode attribute in WordPress pages.
  • Restrict contributor-level and above user roles to prevent unauthorized script injection.

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