Pods permits Contributor-level stored XSS through a shortcode attribute

Pods through 3.3.9.1 does not adequately sanitize and escape the not_found attribute of its shortcode. A Contributor or higher can store script in that attribute and have it execute when another user views the affected page.

CVE / CNA score 6.4 CVSS 3.1 · security@wordfence.com

NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.

Component: Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields
Plugin slug: pods
Affected: <= 3.3.9.1
Safe version: See mitigation notes
Published: Sep 05, 2026
Weakness: CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Sep 05, 2026 and is one of 17 known issues for this plugin.

What to do

Update, patch or deactivate.

Version 3.3.9.2 is available and may resolve the issue, but its official changelog does not confirm this CVE. Update conservatively and remove untrusted not_found shortcode values before privileged users view affected pages.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Source record

Technical description

The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'not_found' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.9.1 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.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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