CVE Catalog

CVE-2025-58022

MediumCVSS 6.5
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.28%

19th percentile - higher than 19% of all known CVEs

Summary

The ShortCode plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 0.8.1) contains a Stored XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. A malicious script can be persistently stored and executed in the user's browser.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's session, steal cookies, redirect the user, or perform actions on their behalf. This may lead to credential theft and privilege escalation.

Recommendation

Update the ShortCode plugin to a version newer than 0.8.1. Additionally, deploy CSP headers and regularly scan the site for malicious scripts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in maxpagels ShortCode shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ShortCode: from n/a through <= 0.8.1.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS