CVE-2023-45644 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45644: WordPress CPT Shortcode Generator Plugin <= 1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Anurag Deshmukh
Product CPT Shortcode Generator
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 24, 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 Anurag Deshmukh CPT Shortcode Generator plugin <= 1.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

CPT Shortcode Generator versions up to 1.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with admin privileges can craft a malicious shortcode that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account holder can inject scripts that compromise other users' sessions, steal data, or deface site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 24, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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