Reflected XSS Vulnerability in Arconix Shortcodes by Tychesoftwares
CVE-2025-47673

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
23 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-47673?

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in the Arconix Shortcodes plugin developed by Tychesoftwares. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, which can be executed in the context of a user's browser. Users visiting affected versions of the plugin, from n/a through 2.1.16, may unintentionally execute harmful scripts, leading to potential data theft and session hijacking. It is crucial for website administrators to promptly update to the latest version to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Arconix Shortcodes <= 2.1.16

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Peter Thaleikis (Patchstack Alliance)
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