CVE-2023-6488: XSS
First published: Tue Dec 19 2023(Updated: )
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'su_button', 'su_members', and 'su_tabs' shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Shortcodes Ultimate by Vova Anokhin | <=7.0.0 |
Remedy
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/shortcodes/button.php
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/50a89ad1-a3d0-49e3-8d2e-4cb81ac115ba?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/shortcodes/button.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3007660%40shortcodes-ultimate&new=3007660%40shortcodes-ultimate&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6488?
CVE-2023-6488 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6488?
To fix CVE-2023-6488, you should update the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate to version 7.0.1 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6488?
CVE-2023-6488 affects all versions of the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate up to and including version 7.0.0.
What can attackers do with CVE-2023-6488?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2023-6488 could execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a user's session.
Is user data at risk due to CVE-2023-6488?
Yes, CVE-2023-6488 poses a risk to user data as exploited vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access or data theft.
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