PT-2025-27886 · Unknown · Aakif Kadiwala Posts Slider Shortcode

Peter Thaleikis · Published 2025-07-04 · Updated 2025-07-04 · CVE-2025-30943

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Aakif Kadiwala Posts Slider Shortcode versions 1.0 and earlier

Description: The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for DOM-Based Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This means that an attacker could potentially inject malicious code into a webpage, affecting users who visit the page.

Recommendations: For Aakif Kadiwala Posts Slider Shortcode version 1.0 and earlier, consider disabling the shortcode until a patch is available to prevent potential exploitation. Restrict access to the vulnerable shortcode to minimize the risk of XSS attacks. Avoid using the shortcode in sensitive areas of the website until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-30943

Affected Products

Aakif Kadiwala Posts Slider Shortcode

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-30943 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/posts-slider-shortcode/vulnerability/wordpress-posts-slider-shortcode-plugin-1-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1941063840189595819 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/posts-slider-shortcode/vulnerability/wordpress-posts-slider-shortcode-plugin-1-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note