CVE-2026-64628
Published:July 21, 2026
Updated:August 04, 2026
Grav contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in shortcode-core attribute handlers where the XSS detection scan only matches payloads containing literal angle brackets, allowing shortcode parameters to bypass validation. Attackers with admin.pages permission can inject malicious JavaScript through shortcode attributes that execute in any viewer's browser, including administrators, enabling session hijacking via admin nonce theft.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/getgrav/grav-plugin-shortcode-core.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=5.0.0 <6.2.2Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 6.2.2Related Resources (2)
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
5.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
NONE
Vulnerable System Integrity
NONE
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
LOW
Subsequent System Integrity
LOW
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
5.4
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
EPSS
Base Score:
0.15