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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Contributor role required (PR:L); scope changes to victim browser session (S:C); no direct availability impact attributable to XSS payload execution.
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Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Wufoo Shortcode <= 1.55 versions.
AnalysisAI
Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the Wufoo Shortcode WordPress plugin (versions 1.55 and earlier) allows authenticated Contributor-level users to inject persistent malicious JavaScript through the plugin's shortcode functionality. When a higher-privileged user - typically an administrator or editor - views the affected post or page, the script executes in their browser session, crossing the security boundary established by WordPress role separation. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress user account with at least Contributor role privileges - this is the primary limiting factor. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 6.5 Medium score is appropriate given the PR:L (Contributor role required) and UI:R (victim must view the page) constraints, which prevent unauthenticated or fully automated exploitation. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Update the Wufoo Shortcode plugin to a version above 1.55 if a patched release is available in the WordPress plugin repository. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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EUVD-2026-60927
GHSA-2r6h-jqx8-q38c