Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes Plugin
CVE-2025-49858

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Arconix Shortcodes
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-49858?

The Arconix Shortcodes plugin by Tyche Softwares is susceptible to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser. This improper input neutralization during web page generation can lead to stored XSS, compromising user data and web application security. Affected versions include all prior to 2.1.17, making it imperative for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Arconix Shortcodes <= 2.1.17

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/arconix-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

muhammad yudha (Patchstack Alliance)
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