CVE-2025-7354: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate <= 7.4.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Plugin Shortcodes
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.2 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.
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 7.4.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-7354?
CVE-2025-7354 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7354?
To fix CVE-2025-7354, update the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate to version 7.4.3 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-7354?
CVE-2025-7354 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability affecting the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate.
Which versions of the WP Shortcodes Plugin are affected by CVE-2025-7354?
CVE-2025-7354 affects all versions of the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate up to and including version 7.4.2.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-7354?
Exploiting CVE-2025-7354 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting affected pages, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.