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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1611 affects the Wikiloops Track Player WordPress plugin through version 1.0.1. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher can save malicious script content through the plugin shortcode. That script can run for visitors who view the affected page, creating risk to site users and administrative sessions.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but timely WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize sites with many contributors, external content authors, or sensitive logged-in users. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is stored cross-site scripting in the `wikiloops` shortcode caused by insufficient sanitization and output escaping of shortcode attributes. It is classified as CWE-79 with CVSS 3.1 score 6.4. The attack requires authenticated low-privilege access and can affect confidentiality and integrity, with scope changed.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Wikiloops Track Player up to and including 1.0.1, especially where Contributor or higher accounts are available to less-trusted users.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not indicate known active exploitation or CISA KEV listing. Exploitation requires authenticated Contributor-level or higher access and a page using the vulnerable shortcode behavior.
Researcher notes
Evidence names versions up to 1.0.1 and identifies the shortcode source location. No fixed version, exploit activity, or vendor mitigation is provided in the source bundle, so remediation should be verified against current plugin guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for an updated fixed release.
- Update the plugin if a fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Limit Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only.
- Review published content using the Wikiloops shortcode.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Wikiloops Track Player installations.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 1.0.1 or earlier.
- Review which users have Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Inspect pages and posts using the `wikiloops` shortcode for unexpected attributes.
- Check security logs for suspicious edits by low-privilege accounts.
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')
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