CVE-2023-6488: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate <= 7.0.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'subutton', 'sumembers', and 'sutabs' 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.
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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.