What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in themifyme Themify Shortcodes themify-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Themify Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.1.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Themify Shortcodes versions 2.1.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges 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 different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors' sessions and data can be compromised if a low-privilege user injects malicious code into shortcodes.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 16, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated