CVE-2026-15730: GamiPress <= 7.9.9.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'heading_size' Shortcode Attribute
The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'headingsize' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 7.9.9.1 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. The wpksespost filter applied at post save does not neutralize this payload because only the inert shortcode text is stored in postcontent; the dangerous HTML is synthesized at render time by the shortcode handler, entirely bypassing save-time sanitization.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-15730?
CVE-2026-15730 has a medium severity rating of 6.4.
How do I fix CVE-2026-15730?
To fix CVE-2026-15730, update the GamiPress plugin to version 7.9.9.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-15730?
CVE-2026-15730 is an authenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-15730?
CVE-2026-15730 affects all versions of the GamiPress plugin for WordPress up to and including version 7.9.9.1.
What is the cause of CVE-2026-15730?
CVE-2026-15730 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'heading_size' shortcode attribute.