CVE-2023-27443 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-27443: WordPress Simple Vimeo Shortcode Plugin <= 2.9.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Grant Kimball
Product Simple Vimeo Shortcode
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 21, 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 Grant Kimball Simple Vimeo Shortcode plugin <= 2.9.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple Vimeo Shortcode versions up to 2.9.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into shortcode parameters. When other users view the affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the page, stealing sessions or data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors who view the compromised content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and the victim must view the affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 21, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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