CVE-2024-37121 WordPress Shortcode Addons plugin <= 3.2.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

Stored XSS in Shortcode Addons allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user sessions and site integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-37121?

CVE-2024-37121 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in biplob018 Shortcode Addons, published on 22 Jul 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in biplob018 Shortcode Addons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shortcode Addons: from n/a through 3.2.5.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-37121?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oxilab Shortcode Addons.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37121?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-37121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2024-37121 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-37121 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4v4v-cgjf-p5g2.

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