Vulnerability Description
The Sudoku Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'background' parameter in the 'sudoku-sc' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sudoku-shortcode/tags/1.0.0/sudoku-sh
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sudoku-shortcode/tags/1.0.0/sudoku-sh
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sudoku-shortcode/trunk/sudoku-shortco
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sudoku-shortcode/trunk/sudoku-shortco
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/99e4b38c-f81d-4578-a62
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15292?
CVE-2026-15292 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Sudoku Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'background' parameter in the 'sudoku-sc' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to in...
How severe is CVE-2026-15292?
CVE-2026-15292 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-2026-15292?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.