CVE-2024-0711 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Buttons Shortcode and Widget WordPress plugin up to version 1.16. This flaw allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts due to improper validation and escaping of shortcode attributes. Rated 6.1 MEDIUM, the vulnerability has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to information disclosure and defacement. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:otwthemes:buttons_shortcode_and_widget:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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