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CVE-2026-2367: Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking <= 5.0.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attribute

The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'ays_block' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-2367 affects the WordPress plugin Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking through version 5.0.1. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could place malicious script in plugin shortcode content. That script may run for visitors who view the affected page, creating risk to site users and administrators.

Executive priority

Treat as a near-term WordPress hygiene issue, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize sites with many content contributors, public registration, or high-value administrator sessions. Update once a confirmed fixed version is available.

Technical view

The flaw is stored cross-site scripting in the plugin’s 'ays_block' shortcode attributes. Sources cite insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4, with low privileges required and changed scope. The referenced WordPress Trac changeset appears related to remediation, but the provided data does not name a fixed release.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking versions up to and including 5.0.1, especially where untrusted users have Contributor or higher roles.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed in KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Abuse requires an authenticated account with content creation capability. Impact depends on who views the injected page and what privileges their browser session has.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies CWE-79 and points to public plugin code plus WordPress Trac changeset 3463092. The affected range is clear in the title and description, but fixed-version metadata is not explicit in the provided sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and version.
  • Update the plugin if the vendor provides a release newer than 5.0.1.
  • Review vendor and Wordfence guidance for confirmed fix details.
  • Restrict Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only.
  • Audit existing pages or posts using the 'ays_block' shortcode.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed plugin name and version on each WordPress site.
  • Identify users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
  • Search content for use of the 'ays_block' shortcode.
  • Review recent edits by lower-privileged content users.
  • Check vendor changelog or Trac changeset for remediation confirmation.
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Confidence
high
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-2367Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ays-proSecure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

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.

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