Vulnerability Description
The Powerkit – Supercharge your WordPress Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.0 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/powerkit/tags/3.0.9/modules/basic-ele
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/powerkit/tags/3.0.9/modules/basic-ele
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/powerkit/tags/3.1.0/modules/basic-ele
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/powerkit/tags/3.1.0/modules/basic-ele
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3629599/powerkit
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f86c6ada-112b-4b1f-b1a
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15649?
CVE-2026-15649 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Powerkit – Supercharge your WordPress Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.0 due to insufficien...
How severe is CVE-2026-15649?
CVE-2026-15649 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-2026-15649?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.