CVE-2026-6174 — Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2026-6174 — The CC Child Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'more' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-l
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-79, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-6174 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
2 rules · 6 SIEM formats2 detection rules auto-generated for this incident, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. Sigma YAML is free — export to any SIEM format via the Intel Bot.
WordPress CC Child Pages Plugin Stored XSS via 'more' parameter — CVE-2026-6174
title: WordPress CC Child Pages Plugin Stored XSS via 'more' parameter — CVE-2026-6174
id: scw-2026-05-14-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-6174 in the CC Child Pages plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability allows Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'more' parameter. This rule specifically looks for the presence of '<script>' or its URL-encoded equivalent within the 'more' parameter in web server logs, indicating a potential injection attempt.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-14
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-6174/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'more=<script>'
- 'more=%3Cscript%3E'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-6174 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-6174 |
| CWE-79 | weakness | CWE-79 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 14, 2026 at 12:16 UTC |
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