CVE-2023-47815 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47815: WordPress BP Profile Shortcodes Extra Plugin <= 2.5.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Venutius
Product BP Profile Shortcodes Extra
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 22, 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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Venutius BP Profile Shortcodes Extra plugin <= 2.5.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BP Profile Shortcodes Extra versions up to 2.5.2 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 pages containing the affected shortcodes, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially allowing session hijacking or credential theft.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject persistent XSS payloads affecting all site visitors, risking account compromise and data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must trick or socially engineer a site admin to view a page with the malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 22, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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