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Paypal Shortcodes security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium1
- Low0
All Paypal Shortcodes vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'amount' and 'name' Shortcode Attributes ≤0.3No patch available | CVE-2026-3617 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'amount' and 'name' Shortcode Attributes
≤0.3No patch available
Paypal Shortcodes: common questions
Does Paypal Shortcodes have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Paypal Shortcodes: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Paypal Shortcodes I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Paypal Shortcodes vulnerability?
CVE-2026-3617, published Mar 20, 2026: Paypal Shortcodes <= 0.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'amount' and 'name' Shortcode Attributes. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Paypal Shortcodes vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Paypal Shortcodes vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.