CVE-2025-48087 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-48087: WordPress Memberlite Shortcodes plugin <= 1.4.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Jason C.
Product Memberlite Shortcodes
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 17, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 Jason C. Memberlite Shortcodes memberlite-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Memberlite Shortcodes: from n/a through 1.4.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Memberlite Shortcodes versions up to 1.4.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts through shortcode parameters. When other users view pages containing the affected shortcode, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing sensitive data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

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

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and the victim must view a page with the malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 17, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated