VDB-355304 · CVE-2026-0738 · EUVD-2026-18977

gn_themes WP Shortcodes Plugin up to 7.4.8 on WordPress Shortcode su_slide_link cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in gn_themes WP Shortcodes Plugin up to 7.4.8 on WordPress. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Shortcode Handler. Such manipulation of the argument su_slide_link leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-0738. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in gn_themes WP Shortcodes Plugin up to 7.4.8 on WordPress. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation of the argument su_slide_link with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

The WP Shortcodes Plugin - Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the su_carousel shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.8. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'su_slide_link' attachment meta field. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

The weakness was shared by Dmitrii Ignatyev. The advisory is shared for download at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-0738 since 01/08/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 7.4.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-18977). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Vendor

gn_themes

Name

WP Shortcodes Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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CNA Base Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: WP Shortcodes Plugin 7.4.8

Timelineinfo

01/08/2026 CVE reserved
04/04/2026 +85 days Advisory disclosed
04/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Researcher: Dmitrii Ignatyev
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0738 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355304
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2026 11:59
Updated: 04/04/2026 13:56
Changes: 04/04/2026 11:59 (68), 04/04/2026 13:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:938:103

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