CVE-2025-8015: Shortcodes Ultimate <= 7.4.2 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Image Title and Slide Link
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via an uploaded image's 'Title' and 'Slide link' fields in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-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-2025-8015?
CVE-2025-8015 has a high severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8015?
To fix CVE-2025-8015, update the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin to version 7.4.3 or above.
Which versions of Shortcodes Ultimate are affected by CVE-2025-8015?
CVE-2025-8015 affects all versions of the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin up to and including version 7.4.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8015?
CVE-2025-8015 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
What inputs are vulnerable in CVE-2025-8015?
CVE-2025-8015 is vulnerable due to insufficient sanitization of the 'Title' and 'Slide link' fields in uploaded images.