CVE-2023-25040 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2023-25040?

CVE-2023-25040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Vova Anokhin WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.6 versions.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-25040?

CVE-2023-25040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-25040?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate.

Vulnerability Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Vova Anokhin WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.6 versions.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getshortcodes	Shortcodes Ultimate	< 5.12.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shortcodes-ultimate/wordpress-shorThird Party Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shortcodes-ultimate/wordpress-shorThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-25040?

CVE-2023-25040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Vova Anokhin WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.6 versions.

How severe is CVE-2023-25040?

CVE-2023-25040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-25040?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate.