CVE-2023-25786 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25786: WordPress Eyes Only: User Access Shortcode Plugin <= 1.8.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Thom Stark
Product Eyes Only: User Access Shortcode
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published May 3, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Thom Stark Eyes Only: User Access Shortcode plugin <= 1.8.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Eyes Only: User Access Shortcode versions up to 1.8.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shortcode handling. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site users who view the affected shortcode. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page containing the malicious shortcode—and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view a page with the malicious shortcode.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account compromise could allow an attacker to inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 3, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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