CVE-2026-2505Network attack vector

Authenticated stored XSS via unescaped shortcode class

Published Apr 18, 2026 · Updated Apr 18, 2026

Stored XSS in Zahlan Categories Images 3.3.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject scripts via a shortcode class. The z_taxonomy_image shortcode sends its attacker-controlled class attribute to a fallback image builder that concatenates it into HTML without escaping. Contributor access is sufficient, and the stored script runs in a visitor's browser when the injected front-end page is opened or used.

CVSS severity5.4
Medium
EPSS probability0.25%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Stored XSS in Zahlan Categories Images 3.3.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject scripts via a shortcode class. The z_taxonomy_image shortcode sends its attacker-controlled class attribute to a fallback image builder that concatenates it into HTML without escaping. Contributor access is sufficient, and the stored script runs in a visitor's browser when the injected front-end page is opened or used.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-2505
Published
Apr 18, 2026
Updated
Apr 18, 2026
Vendor
Zahlan
Product
Categories Images
Classifications
CWE-79, T1059.007
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 18, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 18, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=3.3.1

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Zahlan · Categories Imagesversion=0 <=3.3.1

Published CVSS scores

5.4WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
T1059.007Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript

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