Description
The ZeM STL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the [zemstl] shortcode in all versions up to and including 1.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied shortcode attributes, specifically the 'url', 'color', and 'bgcolor' parameters. These attribute values are directly interpolated into HTML attribute context without being passed through esc_attr() or any other escaping function. 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: 2026-06-02
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The ZeM STL WordPress plugin contains a stored cross‑site scripting flaw that allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access to embed malicious scripts in posts via the [zemstl] shortcode attributes (url, color, bgcolor). The attacker can inject code that will execute for all users who view the affected page, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the site’s content. This weakness is classified as CWE‑79 and the publicly available CVSS score of 6.4 indicates a medium severity vulnerability.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all installations of the ZeM STL plugin version 1.0 and any prior release. Site owners using this plugin on their WordPress installations should verify whether they are running a vulnerable version.

Risk and Exploitability

The stored XSS flaw is exploitable only after the attacker has gained at least Contributor permission to edit or create posts. The malicious code is stored in the database and will execute for any visitor to the affected page. With the CVSS score of 6.4, the vulnerability is classified as medium severity. No EPSS estimate is available and the vulnerability is not listed in KEV. The risk is moderate due to the required privileged role, but the impact can affect all users who view the vulnerable content.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 2, 2026 at 09:51 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the ZeM STL plugin to the newest release that contains the sanitization fix.
  • Remove or deactivate the [zemstl] shortcode from all existing posts that no longer require it, or run a cleanup routine to strip the malicious attributes.
  • Restrict Contributor-level users from editing content that includes the [zemstl] shortcode or replace the role with a stricter permission set so only trusted administrators can insert it.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 2, 2026 at 09:51 UTC.

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History

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The ZeM STL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the [zemstl] shortcode in all versions up to and including 1.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied shortcode attributes, specifically the 'url', 'color', and 'bgcolor' parameters. These attribute values are directly interpolated into HTML attribute context without being passed through esc_attr() or any other escaping function. 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 ZeM STL <= 1.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes
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: 2026-06-02T10:47:34.271Z

Reserved: 2026-03-12T20:46:11.094Z

Link: CVE-2026-4081

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Updated: 2026-06-02T10:47:29.469Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-02T09:16:16.647

Modified: 2026-06-02T13:03:31.153

Link: CVE-2026-4081

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Updated: 2026-06-02T10:00:06Z

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