CVE-2023-6530

Summary

CVE-2023-6530 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the TJ Shortcodes WordPress plugin before version 0.1.3. The issue lies in the plugin's lack of proper validation and escaping of shortcode attributes. As a result, contributors and higher-level users can inject malicious scripts into pages or posts where the shortcode is embedded, potentially leading to serious security breaches and unauthorized access. This vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date WordPress plugins and implementing robust security measures to prevent XSS attacks.

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