CVE-2025-5567: Shortcodes Ultimate <= 7.4.0 - Authenticted (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'data-url' Attribute
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'data-url' DOM element attribute in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-5567?
CVE-2025-5567 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5567?
To fix CVE-2025-5567, you should update the WP Shortcodes Ultimate plugin to version 7.5.0 or later.
What versions of the WP Shortcodes Ultimate plugin are affected by CVE-2025-5567?
CVE-2025-5567 affects all versions of the WP Shortcodes Ultimate plugin up to and including version 7.4.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2025-5567 enable?
CVE-2025-5567 enables stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to insufficient input sanitization.
Is user input at risk due to CVE-2025-5567?
Yes, user input is at risk as the vulnerability allows for malicious scripts to be executed from the 'data-url' DOM element attribute.