Description
The Ecover Builder For Dummies plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'id' parameter of the 'ecover' shortcode in all versions up to and including 1.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the user-supplied 'id' shortcode attribute. 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.
Published: 2026-03-21
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Stored Cross‑Site Scripting
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A stored cross‑site scripting vulnerability exists in the Ecover Builder For Dummies WordPress plugin. The plugin does not sanitize the "id" attribute of its shortcode, enabling attackers who can reach the plugin’s shortcode input (logged in with Contributor level or higher) to store malicious scripts. When a page containing the shortcode is viewed, the injected script runs in the browser context of all visitors, potentially stealing credentials, defacing content, or executing further attacks.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects the WordPress plugin Ecover Builder For Dummies produced by Miguel Martinez Lopez. All released versions up to and including 1.0 are vulnerable; the problem is tied to the shortcode handler in that plugin. Sites that have installed or reside on any of these versions are at risk, regardless of the number of user accounts.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates moderate severity; the attack requires authenticated access at the Contributor level or higher and the exploitation is straightforward because the input is stored and then rendered without proper escaping. EPSS data is unavailable, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack vector is likely a privileged user adding a malicious shortcode to a post or page that is then served to all site visitors. Because the issue is stored, a single successful injection can affect an entire site or multiple users.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 21, 2026 at 07:21 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Remove or deactivate the Ecover Builder For Dummies plugin if it is not essential to site functionality.
  • If the plugin must remain in use, configure WordPress or a security plugin to restrict shortcode usage to Administrator users only, preventing Contributors from inserting the "id" attribute.
  • Apply a strict Content Security Policy header to block the execution of inline scripts on the site.
  • Monitor the site for signs of XSS injection and apply any future patches or newer versions of the plugin as they become available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 21, 2026 at 07:21 UTC.

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History

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0000

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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000

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Description The Ecover Builder For Dummies plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'id' parameter of the 'ecover' shortcode in all versions up to and including 1.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the user-supplied 'id' shortcode attribute. 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.
Title Ecover Builder For Dummies <= 1.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'id' Shortcode Attribute
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T16:41:52.473Z

Reserved: 2026-03-12T20:00:09.760Z

Link: CVE-2026-4077

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-23T16:40:53.809Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-03-21T04:17:40.623

Modified: 2026-04-24T16:27:44.277

Link: CVE-2026-4077

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-03-25T14:42:30Z

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