The Widget Shortcode WordPress plugin through 0.3.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widgetshortcode Plugin | — | No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. | Jul 2, 2025 | Jan 17, 2023 |
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