Vulnerability Description
The Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. CVE-2024-54264 may be a duplicate of this.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cmorillas1 | Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate | <= 2.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-shortcodes-creator/trunk/admProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6ece9b6d-6802-44b9-9eaThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12166?
CVE-2024-12166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient inp...
How severe is CVE-2024-12166?
CVE-2024-12166 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cmorillas1 Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate.