Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in PenciDesign Penci Shortcodes & Performance Plugin
CVE-2026-24354

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Penci Shortcodes & Performance
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-24354?

The vulnerability in PenciDesign's Penci Shortcodes & Performance plugin allows for DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This weakness exists in versions of the plugin from n/a up to and including 6.1, potentially exposing users to malicious scripts. Attackers could exploit this flaw to manipulate the website's content or execute unauthorized commands, compromising user data and trust.

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Affected Version(s)

Penci Shortcodes & Performance <= n/a

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/penci-sh...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

João Pedro S Alcântara (Kinorth) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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