CVE-2024-12166: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in cmorillas1 Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate
The Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. CVE-2024-54264 may be a duplicate of this.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12166 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.2.0). The vulnerability occurs due to improper neutralization of input in the 'page' parameter, enabling attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure and manipulation of web content. The vulnerability does not impact system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and avoid clicking suspicious links related to affected sites. Monitor official vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-12166: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in cmorillas1 Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate
Description
The Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. CVE-2024-54264 may be a duplicate of this.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12166 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.2.0). The vulnerability occurs due to improper neutralization of input in the 'page' parameter, enabling attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure and manipulation of web content. The vulnerability does not impact system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and avoid clicking suspicious links related to affected sites. Monitor official vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-04T14:49:15.551Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e30b7ef31ef0b59776e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:37:16 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:33:52 PM
Views: 19
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