CVE-2026-6725 — Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2026-6725 — The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'text' attribute of the `wpcsm_text_rotator` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on u
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-2026-6725 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-6725 - WPC Smart Messages Stored XSS via text_rotator shortcode
title: CVE-2026-6725 - WPC Smart Messages Stored XSS via text_rotator shortcode
id: scw-2026-04-28-ai-1
status: experimental
level: medium
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-6725 by identifying requests targeting the WordPress admin area containing the 'wpcsm_text_rotator' shortcode with a 'text' parameter, indicative of a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-28
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-6725/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/wp-admin/'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'wpcsm_text_rotator'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'text='
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-6725 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-6725 |
| CWE-79 | weakness | CWE-79 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 28, 2026 at 09:16 UTC |
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