CVE-2025-8615 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-8615: CubeWP <= 1.1.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via cubewp_shortcode_taxonomy Shortcode

Vendor Cubewp1211
Product CubeWP Framework
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 17, 2026
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

6.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The CubeWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's cubewp_shortcode_taxonomy shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.26 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

CubeWP Framework versions up to 1.1.26 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component itself. An attacker with low-level privileges can inject code that affects other users or site functionality without requiring user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers or affect site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors or site operations; update CubeWP Framework immediately.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-level user account on the site; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 17, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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