What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Docus – YouTube Video Playlist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'docusplaylist' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6 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
The Docus – YouTube Video Playlist plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.6. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability affects the entire site scope due to how the plugin processes and displays user input.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected plugin content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, risking session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role). No user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 6, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
