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Github Shortcode Vulnerabilities

1 known security issue reported for the Github Shortcode WordPress plugin. Most recent disclosed May 26, 2026.

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Github Shortcode <= 0.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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The Github Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'repo' shortcode attribute in the 'github' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-l...

CVSS:: 6.4
Affected:: up to 0.1
Fix:: No patched version reported
Disclosed:: May 26, 2026

CVE-2026-8042 on NVD →

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