CVE-2023-37994 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-37994: WordPress Art Decoration Shortcode Plugin <= 1.5.6 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Artem Abramovich
Product Art Decoration Shortcode
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 1, 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 Artem Abramovich Art Decoration Shortcode plugin <= 1.5.6 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Art Decoration Shortcode versions up to 1.5.6 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts through 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 affected page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

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

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have low-level authenticated access and the victim must view a page with the malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 1, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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