CVE-2023-47851 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47851: WordPress Bootstrap Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin <= 4.3.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Akhtarujjaman Shuvo
Product Bootstrap Shortcodes Ultimate
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Akhtarujjaman Shuvo Bootstrap Shortcodes Ultimate allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Bootstrap Shortcodes Ultimate: from n/a through 4.3.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Bootstrap Shortcodes Ultimate contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.3.1. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across the platform. Update to a version newer than 4.3.1 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or redirecting traffic.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be logged in with at least low-level privileges; victim must view the affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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