What is CVE-2023-5237?

CVE-2023-5237 is a vulnerability in the Memberlite Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 1.3.9 that allows users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Is the Memberlite Shortcodes plugin affected by CVE-2023-5237?

Yes, the Memberlite Shortcodes plugin version before 1.3.9 is affected by CVE-2023-5237.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5237?

The severity of CVE-2023-5237 is medium, with a severity value of 5.4.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-5237?

An attacker with a role as low as contributor can exploit CVE-2023-5237 by performing Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks using certain shortcode attributes.

What is the recommended fix for CVE-2023-5237?

To fix CVE-2023-5237, users should update the Memberlite Shortcodes plugin to version 1.3.9 or later.

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CVE-2023-5237

medium

5.4

CWE

31/10/2023

22/4/2025

CVE-2023-5237: Memberlite Shortcodes < 1.3.9 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

First published: Tue Oct 31 2023(Updated: )

The Memberlite Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 1.3.9 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Stranger Studios Memberlite Shortcodes	<1.3.9

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What is CVE-2023-5237?
CVE-2023-5237 is a vulnerability in the Memberlite Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 1.3.9 that allows users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
Is the Memberlite Shortcodes plugin affected by CVE-2023-5237?
Yes, the Memberlite Shortcodes plugin version before 1.3.9 is affected by CVE-2023-5237.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5237?
The severity of CVE-2023-5237 is medium, with a severity value of 5.4.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-5237?
An attacker with a role as low as contributor can exploit CVE-2023-5237 by performing Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks using certain shortcode attributes.
What is the recommended fix for CVE-2023-5237?
To fix CVE-2023-5237, users should update the Memberlite Shortcodes plugin to version 1.3.9 or later.

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