CVE-2024-56242 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-56242: WordPress Arconix Shortcodes plugin <= 2.1.14 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Tychesoftwares
Product Arconix Shortcodes
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 2, 2025
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 tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes arconix-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.1.14.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Arconix Shortcodes versions 2.1.14 and earlier 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 shortcodes, the injected scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject persistent XSS payloads affecting all site visitors who view those pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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