CVE-2026-7661 — Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

title: WordPress Bootstrap Shortcode Plugin Stored XSS via 'box' shortcode — CVE-2026-7661
id: scw-2026-05-12-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
  Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-7661 by identifying requests targeting the Bootstrap Shortcode plugin with the 'box' shortcode and containing script tags in the query string. This indicates a potential Stored XSS attack where an attacker injects malicious JavaScript into a WordPress page.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-12
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-7661/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri|contains:
          - '/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap-shortcodes/'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'box'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - '<script>'
      condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

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