PT-2025-4884 · Unknown · Simple Shortcode Buttons

Soprobro · Published 2025-01-22 · Updated 2025-01-27 · CVE-2025-23449

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NotFound Simple shortcode buttons versions 1.3.2 and earlier

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited. Technical details about exploitation include the vulnerability of the Simple shortcode buttons to Reflected XSS attacks.

Recommendations For versions 1.3.2 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.3.2 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the use of Simple shortcode buttons until a patch is available. Restrict access to the vulnerable buttons to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the vulnerable buttons in the affected web pages until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-23449

Affected Products

Simple Shortcode Buttons

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23449 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/simple-shortcode-buttons/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-shortcode-buttons-plugin-1-3-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/cracbot/status/1883763034918977764 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/simple-shortcode-buttons/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-shortcode-buttons-plugin-1-3-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1882137414128537928 · Twitter Post