Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in URL Shortify <= 2.5.0 versions.
Published: 2026-08-18
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the WordPress URL Shortify plugin allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in visitors’ browsers, posing a risk of client‑side compromise. The flaw arises from insufficient sanitization of user input and is classified under CWE‑79.

Affected Systems

KaizenCoders’ URL Shortify plugin version 2.5.0 or earlier, installed on WordPress sites, is affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates high severity. The EPSS score is unavailable, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. An unauthenticated attacker can supply malicious input to the plugin’s functionality, resulting in the injection of arbitrary JavaScript that executes in site visitors’ browsers. While the exact downstream effects are not documented in the CVE entry, this client‑side execution can expose the site to potential compromise. Prompt remediation via patching is recommended to eliminate the risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 17:59 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress URL Shortify Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.5.1).

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the URL Shortify plugin to version 2.5.1 or newer.
  • If an immediate update is not possible, disable or remove the plugin from the WordPress installation.
  • Employ a web application firewall or URL filtering rule to block suspicious input patterns targeting the plugin’s endpoints.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 17:59 UTC.

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History

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Kaizencoders
Kaizencoders url Shortify
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Kaizencoders
Kaizencoders url Shortify
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in URL Shortify <= 2.5.0 versions.
Title WordPress URL Shortify plugin <= 2.5.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

Subscriptions

Kaizencoders Url Shortify
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T14:48:46.405Z

Reserved: 2026-08-12T10:51:25.492Z

Link: CVE-2026-73362

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T14:48:42.301Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-18T15:17:04.670

Modified: 2026-08-20T12:48:31.843

Link: CVE-2026-73362

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T18:00:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')