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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-4083 affects the WordPress plugin Scoreboard for HTML5 Games Lite through version 1.2. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could store script in a page through the plugin’s scoreboard shortcode. That script may run when visitors view the affected page.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not unauthenticated remote compromise, but it can become serious on sites with many content contributors or weak account controls. Prioritize affected public sites and sites with untrusted authors.
Technical view
The shortcode handler allows arbitrary HTML attributes on a rendered iframe, blocking only a small attribute blacklist. Escaping attribute names and values does not stop safe-looking JavaScript event attributes. Because shortcode text is stored in post_content and expanded after WordPress kses filtering, stored XSS is possible. CVSS is 6.4.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Scoreboard for HTML5 Games Lite version 1.2 or earlier, especially where Contributor+ users are not fully trusted. Risk increases for public sites where visitors or administrators view pages containing scoreboard shortcodes.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is indicated in the provided sources, and this CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account with Contributor-level permissions or higher. Successful abuse could execute browser-side script in the context of users viewing affected content.
Researcher notes
The supplied evidence points to sfhg_shortcode rendering iframe attributes with an insufficient blacklist. The bundle includes WordPress Trac code references and a changeset, but no clearly named patched version. Avoid assuming a fix beyond vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Check WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed release and update when available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict Contributor+ publishing access to trusted users only.
- Review existing scoreboard shortcodes for unexpected attributes.
- Use WAF or content controls as temporary risk reduction.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Scoreboard for HTML5 Games Lite is installed.
- Identify installations running version 1.2 or earlier.
- Inventory Contributor, Author, Editor, and Administrator accounts.
- Search posts and pages for scoreboard shortcodes with unusual attributes.
- Review recent post edits involving scoreboard shortcode content.
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/550ae348-254e-49f5-8046-38629c774802?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/scoreboard-for-html5-game-lite/trunk/scoreboard-for-html5-game-lite.php#L274CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/scoreboard-for-html5-game-lite/tags/1.2/scoreboard-for-html5-game-lite.php#L320CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3483176%40scoreboard-for-html5-game-lite&new=3483176%40scoreboard-for-html5-game-lite&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=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.
