Stored XSS Vulnerability in The shortcodes-ultimate-pro WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-4217

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Shortcodes-ultimate-pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The shortcodes-ultimate-pro WordPress plugin before 7.1.5 does not properly escape some of its shortcodes' settings, making it possible for attackers with a Contributor account to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

Affected Version(s)

shortcodes-ultimate-pro 0 < 7.1.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-4217 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/55cb43bf-7c8f-4df7-b4de-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
.