📄 Description (English)
The TinyMCE shortcode Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'btnrel' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
TinyMCE shortcode Addon plugin for WordPress contains a Stored XSS vulnerability in the 'btnrel' attribute affecting versions up to 1.0.0. Authenticated contributors can inject malicious scripts that execute for all page visitors. With CVSS 6.4 and no patch available, this poses a moderate risk to WordPress deployments in Saudi organizations, particularly those with multiple content contributors.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Jun 9, 2026 09:01
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi government agencies, educational institutions, and media organizations using WordPress with TinyMCE plugin are at risk. Banking sector websites and e-commerce platforms using this plugin could face defacement or credential theft. Healthcare organizations publishing content via WordPress could have patient information compromised. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, limiting exposure but affecting organizations with large content teams (government portals, news agencies, university websites). ARAMCO and energy sector communications platforms may be affected if using this plugin.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government and Public Administration
Education and Universities
Media and Publishing
Banking and Financial Services
E-commerce and Retail
Healthcare
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Audit all WordPress installations for TinyMCE shortcode Addon plugin presence
2. Review user roles and restrict contributor-level access to trusted personnel only
3. Disable the plugin immediately if not actively used
Patching Guidance:
1. Contact plugin developer for security update timeline
2. Monitor plugin repository for patch release
3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect XSS patterns in shortcode attributes
Compensating Controls:
1. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
2. Enable WordPress security plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri) with XSS detection
3. Implement input validation at application level for all shortcode attributes
4. Use WordPress hooks to sanitize 'btnrel' attribute: sanitize_text_field() and wp_kses_post()
5. Enable WordPress audit logging for content modifications
6. Conduct security awareness training for contributors on XSS risks
Detection Rules:
1. Monitor for shortcode usage patterns containing 'btnrel' with script tags
2. Alert on page modifications by contributor-level users
3. Log and review all shortcode attribute values in database queries
4. Implement SIEM rules to detect XSS payloads in HTTP requests
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تدقيق جميع تثبيتات WordPress للتحقق من وجود مكون إضافي TinyMCE shortcode
2. مراجعة أدوار المستخدمين وتقييد وصول المساهمين للموظفين الموثوقين فقط
3. تعطيل المكون الإضافي فوراً إذا لم يكن قيد الاستخدام
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. التواصل مع مطور المكون الإضافي للحصول على جدول زمني لتحديث الأمان
2. مراقبة مستودع المكون الإضافي لإصدار التصحيح
3. تنفيذ قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن أنماط XSS في سمات shortcode
الضوابط البديلة:
1. تنفيذ رؤوس سياسة أمان المحتوى (CSP) لتقييد تنفيذ البرامج النصية
2. تفعيل مكونات أمان WordPress (Wordfence, Sucuri) مع كشف XSS
3. تنفيذ التحقق من الإدخال على مستوى التطبيق لجميع سمات shortcode
4. استخدام خطافات WordPress لتنظيف سمة 'btnrel': sanitize_text_field() و wp_kses_post()
5. تفعيل تسجيل تدقيق WordPress لتعديلات المحتوى
6. إجراء تدريب الوعي الأمني للمساهمين حول مخاطر XSS
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة أنماط استخدام shortcode التي تحتوي على 'btnrel' مع علامات البرامج النصية
2. التنبيه على تعديلات الصفحة من قبل مستخدمي مستوى المساهم
3. تسجيل ومراجعة جميع قيم سمات shortcode في استعلامات قاعدة البيانات
4. تنفيذ قواعد SIEM للكشف عن حمولات XSS في طلبات HTTP
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures
A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
A.14.3.1 - Testing of security functionality
A.14.3.2 - System change control
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.GV-1 - Organizational cybersecurity policy
PR.DS-6 - Data is protected from unauthorized access
PR.IP-1 - System development and acquisition processes
DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored for unauthorized connections
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.8.2.3 - Segregation of duties
A.12.2.1 - Restrictions on software installation
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements analysis and specification
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
6.5.7 - Cross-site scripting (XSS)
6.2 - Ensure security patches are installed
11.2 - Run automated vulnerability scans
🔗 References & Sources 3
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/360crest-themeone-tinymce-shortcodes/trunk/i...
security@wordfence.com
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/360crest-themeone-tinymce-shortcodes/trunk/i...
security@wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2828d393-953a-4354-9032-687ef...
security@wordfence.com