CVE-2026-8900 Details
Description
The Simple SEO Slideshow plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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. WordPress KSES does not strip malicious shortcode attribute values on post save, allowing contributor-level users to persist payloads that execute for any visitor, including administrators reviewing the post.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Simple SEO Slideshow plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.2.8. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary scripts into pages. These scripts execute when users, including administrators, access the affected pages. The vulnerability exploits WordPress's KSES, which fails to remove harmful shortcode attribute values upon saving posts, enabling contributors to embed persistent payloads that execute for all visitors.
Users are advised to update the Simple SEO Slideshow plugin to version 1.2.9 or later.
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Assessed Jun 6, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 6, 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 |
|---|---|
| Nitroweb Simple SEO Slideshow | <= 1.2.8 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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