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Vulnerability Database/CVE-2026-5748

CVE-2026-5748: Text Snippets WordPress Plugin XSS Flaw

CVE-2026-5748 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Text Snippets WordPress plugin that lets authenticated attackers inject malicious scripts. This article covers technical details, affected versions, and mitigation.

Updated: May 14, 2026

CVE-2026-5748 Overview

CVE-2026-5748 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Text Snippets plugin for WordPress in all versions up to and including 0.0.1. The flaw exists in the plugin's ts shortcode, which fails to perform sufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes [CWE-79].

Authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. The injected scripts execute in the browser of any user who visits an affected page, enabling session theft, redirection, or further attacks against site administrators.

Critical Impact

Authenticated contributors can persist malicious JavaScript through the ts shortcode, executing arbitrary script in the browsers of all subsequent page visitors.

Affected Products

  • Text Snippets plugin for WordPress (all versions through 0.0.1)
  • WordPress sites permitting contributor-level account registration
  • Any WordPress installation where the plugin is active and shortcodes are rendered

Discovery Timeline

  • 2026-04-22 - CVE-2026-5748 published to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
  • 2026-04-22 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-5748

Vulnerability Analysis

The Text Snippets plugin registers a ts shortcode that accepts user-supplied attributes and renders them back into post and page content. The handler implementation, referenced at text-snippet.php line 78, does not apply WordPress sanitization helpers such as esc_attr(), esc_html(), or wp_kses() before emitting the attribute values into the rendered HTML.

This omission allows an authenticated user with contributor permissions to embed shortcode attributes containing HTML and JavaScript payloads. Because contributor accounts can author drafts that administrators or editors later review and publish, the stored payload eventually executes for higher-privileged users browsing the rendered content.

The vulnerability is classified under Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation [CWE-79]. Successful exploitation can lead to administrator account takeover through cookie theft, forced administrative actions via the authenticated victim's session, or pivoting to additional vulnerabilities in the WordPress dashboard.

Root Cause

The root cause is missing input sanitization and missing output escaping inside the ts shortcode callback. Shortcode attributes flow directly from authored content into the rendered DOM without contextual encoding, violating WordPress secure coding guidance.

Attack Vector

The attack is network-reachable and requires low-privileged authentication. An attacker with a contributor account submits a post containing the ts shortcode with a crafted attribute value carrying script content. When any visitor or reviewer loads the page, the script executes in their browser session under the site's origin.

No verified public exploit code is available. Refer to the Wordfence Vulnerability Report and the WordPress Plugin Code Reference for the affected code path.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-5748

Indicators of Compromise

  • Posts or pages containing [ts ...] shortcodes with attribute values that include <script>, onerror=, onload=, or javascript: substrings
  • New or recently modified content authored by contributor-level accounts that uses the ts shortcode
  • Outbound browser requests from administrator sessions to unfamiliar domains after viewing contributor-submitted drafts

Detection Strategies

  • Query the wp_posts table for post_content matching the ts shortcode combined with HTML event handler patterns
  • Inspect web server access logs for requests to pages rendering the plugin shortcode that correlate with unusual referrer or response sizes
  • Review WordPress audit logs for contributors creating or editing posts immediately followed by editor or admin review actions

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Enable a web application firewall ruleset that flags XSS payload patterns in shortcode attributes
  • Alert on contributor account creation followed by rapid post submission containing shortcodes
  • Monitor administrator browser sessions for anomalous JavaScript execution or DOM modifications when previewing contributor content

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-5748

Immediate Actions Required

  • Deactivate and remove the Text Snippets plugin until a patched release is available
  • Audit all existing posts and pages for ts shortcode usage and remove any suspicious attribute values
  • Restrict contributor-level registrations and review pending contributor submissions before publication

Patch Information

No patched version has been published at the time of CVE assignment. Version 0.0.1 and all prior releases remain vulnerable. Site operators should monitor the WordPress Plugin Repository and the Wordfence Vulnerability Report for fix availability.

Workarounds

  • Remove or disable the ts shortcode by unregistering it via a mu-plugin using remove_shortcode('ts')
  • Apply a WAF rule that blocks shortcode attributes containing HTML tags or JavaScript event handlers
  • Limit user roles so that untrusted accounts cannot use unfiltered HTML or submit posts for review
bash
# Disable the vulnerable shortcode via mu-plugin
mkdir -p wp-content/mu-plugins
cat > wp-content/mu-plugins/disable-ts-shortcode.php <<'EOF'
<?php
add_action('init', function () {
    remove_shortcode('ts');
}, 99);
EOF

Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.

  • Vulnerability Details
  • TypeXSS

  • Vendor/TechWordpress

  • SeverityMEDIUM

  • CVSS Score6.4

  • EPSS Probability0.01%

  • Known ExploitedNo
  • CVSS Vector
  • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
  • Impact Assessment
  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityNone
  • AvailabilityNone
  • CWE References
  • CWE-79
  • Technical References
  • WordPress Plugin Code Reference

  • WordPress Plugin Development Code

  • Wordfence Vulnerability Report
  • Related CVEs
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  • CVE-2026-4811: WPB Floating Menu Plugin XSS Vulnerability

  • CVE-2026-7613: WordPress Cost of Goods Plugin XSS Flaw

  • CVE-2026-5776: Email Encoder WordPress Plugin XSS Flaw
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