CVE-2024-4821: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate <= 7.1.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via su_lightbox Shortcode
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's sulightbox shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.1.6 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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimateto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.1.6
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4821?
CVE-2024-4821 has a severity rating that indicates it could allow malicious users to execute scripts in the context of a user's session.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4821?
To fix CVE-2024-4821, update the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin to version 7.1.7 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4821?
CVE-2024-4821 affects all versions of Shortcodes Ultimate up to and including 7.1.6.
What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2024-4821?
CVE-2024-4821 can be exploited for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2024-4821?
The vendor responsible for CVE-2024-4821 is Vova Anokhin, the developer of the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin.