CVE-2026-9677 — MEDIUM (4.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Shariff for WordPress Shariff for WordPress plugin through 1.0.11 does not sanitize or escape the shariff_infourl setting before outputting it in the frontend HTML via the generateshariff() function, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c40298d0-42c2-406c-817a-9bbf246bbeea/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-9677?

CVE-2026-9677 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Shariff for WordPress Shariff for WordPress plugin through 1.0.11 does not sanitize or escape the shariff_infourl setting before outputting it in the frontend HTML via the generateshariff() functi...

How severe is CVE-2026-9677?

CVE-2026-9677 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9677?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.