CVE-2026-15821
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Stored XSS in SureDash WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-24

Last updated on: 2026-07-24

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The SureDash – Community, Courses & Member Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 1.10.0 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
2026-07-24
Last Modified
2026-07-24
Generated
2026-07-24
AI Q&A
2026-07-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-15821
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48526

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
suredash community_courses_member_dashboard to 1.10.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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 SureDash WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via shortcode attributes. The plugin fails to properly sanitize input and escape output, enabling these scripts to execute when users view affected pages.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking WordPress sites for the SureDash plugin versions up to 1.10.0. Inspect shortcode attributes in posts/pages for suspicious scripts. Use WordPress admin to review plugin versions and scan for unauthorized script injections in content.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to steal user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. It requires at least contributor-level access but could impact all users visiting the site, compromising data integrity and user trust.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality principles or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance violations, fines, or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the SureDash plugin to the latest version immediately. Remove or disable the plugin if updates are unavailable. Review user roles with contributor access or higher for unauthorized changes. Monitor pages for unexpected scripts.

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