CVE-2023-25040 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25040: WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin <= 5.12.6 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Vova Anokhin
Product WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Vova Anokhin WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.6 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin through version 5.12.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript into shortcode parameters. When other users view pages containing the affected shortcode, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially allowing session hijacking or credential theft.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; admin accounts viewing affected pages are at higher risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a WordPress user account with low privileges; victim must visit a page with the malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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