MEDIUM
CVE-2026-27074
CWE-79Published: February 19, 2026· Updated: Feb 19, 2026
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.1th
Official Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in vaakash Shortcoder shortcoder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shortcoder: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27074 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-27074 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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