PT-2023-16332 · WordPress · The Post Shortcode

Lana Codes · Published 2023-05-08 · Updated 2025-01-29 · CVE-2023-0526

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions The Post Shortcode WordPress plugin versions 2.0.9 and earlier

Description The issue concerns a lack of validation and escaping of certain shortcode attributes in the plugin, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Recommendations For The Post Shortcode WordPress plugin versions 2.0.9 and earlier, update to a version that addresses this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of shortcodes to trusted users until a patch is available. Restrict access to the plugin's settings and shortcode embedding features to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-0526

Affected Products

The Post Shortcode

References · 4

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0ec58310-243d-40c8-9fa6-8753947bfa89 · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-0526 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0526 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/108976 · Telegram Post