Threat intelligence

Snippet Shortcodes <= 5.2.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes

CVE-2026-16758 · shortcode-variables

Important: Seeing this vulnerability listed does not mean your website is affected. Exposure depends on whether you run Shortcode Variables at a vulnerable version. How SiteRespond intelligence works

Vulnerability: Snippet Shortcodes <= 5.2.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes
Affected software: shortcode-variables(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 5.2.0
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: Cross-site scripting
CVE: CVE-2026-16758
Published: 15 August 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to run scripts in visitors' browsers or hijack admin sessions.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 6dd14860-2cf5-45ec-a1d6-69e43ecdb3be). Methodology and redistribution notes

Check whether your installed version is affected

SiteRespond Defence matches your installed Shortcode Variables version against this catalog when the Defence plugin is connected to your WordPress site.

Start SiteRespond Defence for WordPress — £29.99/monthScan your website

All Shortcode Variables advisoriesBack to catalog