CVE-2024-3188

Public Exploit
Shortcodes Ultimate < 7.1.0 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin before 7.1.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bc273e75-7faf-4eaf-8ebd-efc5d6e9261f/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3188?
CVE-2024-3188 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3188?
To fix CVE-2024-3188, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-3188 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-3188 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-3188?
CVE-2024-3188 affects Unknown WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate.
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