CVE-2024-56242: tychesoftwares arconix_shortcodes Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 02-01-2025Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-56242 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in tychesoftwares arconix_shortcodes. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.25%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-01-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes arconix-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.1.14.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LSources3 sources · 5.4–6.5
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
- wordfenceSource6.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.25%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
16%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.25% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.25%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Tychesoftwares1 product
- arconix_shortcodes≤ 2.1.14 | < 2.1.5
Wordpress1 product
- arconix-shortcodes≤ 2.1.14 (fixed in 2.1.15)
2 vendors · 2 products