Vulnerability Description
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'data-url' DOM element attribute in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Getshortcodes | Shortcodes Ultimate | < 7.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/tags/7.4.0/includProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fbd67145-5b95-4890-a26Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5567?
CVE-2025-5567 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'data-url' DOM element attribute in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.0 du...
How severe is CVE-2025-5567?
CVE-2025-5567 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-2025-5567?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate.