What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Rich Shortcodes for Google Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the contents of a Google Review in all versions up to, and including, 6.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially patched in version 6.6.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews versions 6.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning injected code can impact other users and site functionality. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in visitors' browsers and affects other site users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers can steal session tokens, deface content, or redirect users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 6, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
