CVE-2026-4083 Details
Description
The Scoreboard for HTML5 Games Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'scoreboard' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. The shortcode function sfhg_shortcode() allows arbitrary HTML attributes to be added to the rendered <iframe> element, with only a small blacklist of four attribute names (same_height_as, onload, onpageshow, onclick) being blocked. While the attribute names are passed through esc_html() and values through esc_attr(), this does not prevent injection of JavaScript event handler attributes like onfocus, onmouseover, onmouseenter, etc., because these attribute names and simple JavaScript payloads contain no characters that would be modified by these escaping functions. The shortcode text is stored in post_content and is only expanded to HTML at render time, after WordPress's kses filtering has already been applied to the raw post content. 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.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Scoreboard for HTML5 Games Lite plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.2. The vulnerability arises in the 'scoreboard' shortcode, where the shortcode function sfhg_shortcode() permits the inclusion of arbitrary HTML attributes in the rendered <iframe> element. Although a limited blacklist of four attribute names is enforced, this does not effectively block the injection of JavaScript event handler attributes. As a result, authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when users access the affected page.
Users are advised to update the Scoreboard for HTML5 Games Lite plugin to version 1.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Mar 21, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard for HTML5 Games Lite | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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