PT-2025-3208 · Unknown · Arconix Shortcodes

Peter Thaleikis · Published 2025-01-02 · Updated 2025-01-02 · CVE-2024-56242

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 Arconix Shortcodes versions through 2.1.14

Description The issue is related to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, also known as Cross-site Scripting, which allows Stored XSS. This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially affecting users who access the compromised page.

Recommendations For versions through 2.1.14, update to a version later than 2.1.14 to resolve the issue. At the moment, there is no information about other mitigation measures for this specific vulnerability.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-56242

Affected Products

Arconix Shortcodes

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56242 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-56242 · Vendor Advisory
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/arconix-shortcodes/vulnerability/wordpress-arconix-shortcodes-plugin-2-1-14-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1874793958351532458 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1874903430512226317 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/arconix-shortcodes/vulnerability/wordpress-arconix-shortcodes-plugin-2-1-14-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note