Arbitrary Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in kk Star Ratings Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-3424

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Kk Star Ratings – Rate Post & Collect User Feedbacks
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-3424?

The kk Star Ratings plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that permits arbitrary shortcode execution due to insufficient validation of payload values. This loophole affects all versions up to and including 5.4.10.3, allowing unauthenticated users to potentially execute unwanted actions through tailored shortcodes. Implementing robust input validation measures is critical to mitigate risks associated with this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

kk Star Ratings – Rate Post & Collect User Feedbacks 0 <= 5.4.10.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kk-star-rating...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kk-star-rating...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ronnachai Sretawat Na Ayutaya (Simonhaskelly)
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