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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0914 affects the WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) WordPress plugin through version 3.1.36. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could store malicious script in content using the plugin’s lw_content_block shortcode. The script may run when others view the affected page, creating account and site integrity risk.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority WordPress hygiene issue. Prioritize sites with many content contributors, weak account controls, or administrator review of contributor content. Patch or restrict access promptly, but current sources do not support emergency active-exploitation claims.
Technical view
The issue is stored cross-site scripting, CWE-79, caused by insufficient sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied shortcode attributes in WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR). Wordfence rates it CVSS 6.4. The CVE describes network exploitability with low privileges and changed scope, affecting versions up to and including 3.1.36.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) version 3.1.36 or earlier, where untrusted or compromised users have Contributor-level or higher access. Sites without the plugin, without affected versions, or without such accounts are less exposed.
Exploitation context
Provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The attack requires authenticated WordPress access at Contributor level or above. Stored XSS can impact administrators or visitors who load an injected page, depending on site roles and content workflow.
Researcher notes
The public references point to shortcode handling in content-block-shortcode.php and WordPress Trac changeset 3440083. The evidence supports stored XSS via shortcode attributes through version 3.1.36. Source data does not provide proof-of-exploitation or detailed vendor advisory text beyond the listed references.
Mitigation direction
- Update WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) to a version newer than 3.1.36 if available.
- If no update is available, check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance immediately.
- Restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only.
- Review recent content changes using the lw_content_block shortcode.
- Remove suspicious scripts or unexpected shortcode attributes from affected content.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR).
- Confirm installed plugin versions; prioritize 3.1.36 and earlier.
- Review users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Search posts and pages for lw_content_block shortcode usage.
- Check plugin changelog or WordPress Trac changeset 3440083 for remediation evidence.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4474c79b-f93a-4725-8345-ad5c5260913c?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shapepress-dsgvo/tags/3.1.35/public/shortcodes/content-block-shortcode.php#L17CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3440083/CVE reference
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.