CVE-2024-48022 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-48022: WordPress Shortcode For Elementor Templates plugin <= 1.0.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Sysbasics
Product Shortcode For Elementor Templates
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 17, 2024
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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in SysBasics Shortcode For Elementor Templates allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shortcode For Elementor Templates: from n/a through 1.0.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Shortcode For Elementor Templates versions up to 1.0.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into shortcode content. When other users view pages containing the affected shortcode, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; session hijacking or data theft is possible.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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