CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping in shortcode attributes, affecting all versions up to 5.2.0. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute when users visit those pages. WordPress site administrators and developers using this plugin should prioritize patching or updating to mitigate potential exploitation.
Original NVD Description
The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.