CVE-2024-3550: XSS
First published: Thu May 02 2024(Updated: )
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 7.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, 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 | <7.1.3 | |
| Shortcodes Ultimate | <=7.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bf7b0f1b-a6d3-4a96-adaa-0adeb6ea2efd?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/functions-html.php#L51
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/shortcodes/lightbox.php#L71
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/shortcodes/service.php#L93
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/shortcodes/dailymotion.php#L141
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3069959%40shortcodes-ultimate%2Ftrunk&old=3069892%40shortcodes-ultimate%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3550?
CVE-2024-3550 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3550?
To fix CVE-2024-3550, update the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate to version 7.1.3 or later.
What versions of the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin are affected by CVE-2024-3550?
CVE-2024-3550 affects all versions of the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin up to and including version 7.1.2.
What vulnerability type is CVE-2024-3550?
CVE-2024-3550 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-3550 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-3550 can be exploited remotely by sending malicious input through the plugin's shortcodes.
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