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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1574 affects the WordPress plugin MyQtip – easy qTip2 through version 2.0.5. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher can store malicious script in shortcode content. That script may run when others view the affected page. This is mainly a site integrity, user trust, and admin-session risk.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority web application issue. Prioritize sites with many content contributors, public registration, or sensitive administrator sessions. Remediation should fit routine WordPress patch and access-review cycles unless suspicious content changes are already observed.
Technical view
The issue is stored cross-site scripting in the plugin’s `myqtip` shortcode due to insufficient sanitization and output escaping of shortcode attributes. Wordfence rates it CVSS 6.4, vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. It requires authenticated low-privileged access and can affect viewers of injected pages.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using MyQtip – easy qTip2 version 2.0.5 or earlier, especially where Contributor or higher accounts are broadly granted, shared, or weakly controlled.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated account with content-authoring capability. Stored XSS can be abused to alter page behavior or target privileged users who view affected content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, Wordfence advisory, and WordPress plugin source reference. No fixed version or active exploitation is identified in the provided sources. The code reference points to shortcode registration in version 2.0.5, supporting review of shortcode attribute handling.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- Update the plugin if a patched release is available from trusted channels.
- Restrict Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is unnecessary or unmaintained.
- Review existing posts and pages using the `myqtip` shortcode.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for MyQtip – easy qTip2 installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 2.0.5 or earlier.
- Review user roles with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator access.
- Inspect content using the `myqtip` shortcode for suspicious attributes.
- Monitor WordPress security logs for unusual content edits.
Public sources used
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- 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
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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.