CVE-2024-21750 HIGH

CVE-2024-21750: WordPress Shortcodes Finder Plugin <= 1.5.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Scribit
Product Shortcodes Finder
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 Scribit Shortcodes Finder allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes Finder: from n/a through 1.5.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Scribit Shortcodes Finder versions up to 1.5.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser when they visit a crafted page. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially compromising user sessions and data. A patch version has not been publicly identified.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a victim's browser to steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; site reputation and user trust at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious payload; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 1, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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