Vulnerability Description
The Shortcodely plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'widget_area' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 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/shortcodely/tags/1.0.1/shortcodely.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodely/tags/1.0.1/shortcodely.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodely/tags/1.0.1/shortcodely.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodely/trunk/shortcodely.php#L11
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodely/trunk/shortcodely.php#L73
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodely/trunk/shortcodely.php#L92
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/08ef43cc-42ea-43bd-a59
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-6913?
CVE-2026-6913 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Shortcodely plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'widget_area' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and...
How severe is CVE-2026-6913?
CVE-2026-6913 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-2026-6913?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.