Vulnerability Description
The Theme Blvd Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 1.6.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Themeblvd | Theme Blvd Shortcodes | <= 1.6.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/theme-blvd-shortcodes/tags/1.6.8/inclProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/88809668-ea6b-41df-b2aThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/theme-blvd-shortcodes/tags/1.6.8/inclProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/88809668-ea6b-41df-b2aThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5338?
CVE-2023-5338 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Theme Blvd Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 1.6.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output esc...
How severe is CVE-2023-5338?
CVE-2023-5338 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5338?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Themeblvd Theme Blvd Shortcodes.