Vulnerability Description
The WP Shortcodes Plugin - Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the su_carousel shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.8. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'su_slide_link' attachment meta field. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=shortcodes-ultimate/tags/7
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2026-0738/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5bfc718a-408b-4389-b03
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-0738?
CVE-2026-0738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WP Shortcodes Plugin - Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the su_carousel shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.8. This is due ...
How severe is CVE-2026-0738?
CVE-2026-0738 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.