CVE-2026-7209 — Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

title: WordPress Simple Link Directory Stored XSS via qcopd-directory shortcode — CVE-2026-7209
id: scw-2026-05-02-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
  Detects Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the Simple Link Directory plugin for WordPress (CVE-2026-7209). This rule specifically looks for the 'title_font_size' parameter within the query string, which is vulnerable to injection, combined with the presence of a script tag, indicating a potential XSS payload. This targets authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or above injecting malicious scripts into pages.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-02
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-7209/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1189
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'title_font_size='
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - '<script>'
  condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

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