Vulnerability Description
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'max_width' attribute of the `su_box` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.10 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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/shortcodes-ultimate/tags/7.4.9/includ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/tags/7.4.9/includ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3489360/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/i
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/61ab7a28-bcca-41ff-89d
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2480?
CVE-2026-2480 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 'max_width' attribute of the `su_box` shortcode in all versions up to, and incl...
How severe is CVE-2026-2480?
CVE-2026-2480 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-2026-2480?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.