CVE-2024-4217: getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.4v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 13-07-2024Last modified 01-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-4217 is a medium (CVSS 6.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
6.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (wordfence)EPSS score
0.46%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 13-07-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 01-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The shortcodes-ultimate-pro WordPress plugin before 7.1.5 does not properly escape some of its shortcodes' settings, making it possible for attackers with a Contributor account to conduct Stored XSS attacks.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.4Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSources3 sources · 4.7–6.4
- CVE.orgCNA4.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
- NVDNIST4.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.46% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.46%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Getshortcodes1 product
- shortcodes_ultimate< 7.1.5
Unknown1 product
- shortcodes-ultimate-pro< 7.1.5
Wordpress1 product
- shortcodes-ultimate-pro≤ 7.1.4 (fixed in 7.1.5)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/55cb43bf-7c8f-4df7-b4de-bf2bb1c2766d/ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory