CVE-2024-1510: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gn_themes WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's su_tooltip shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes and user supplied tags. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1510 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate for WordPress, specifically in the su_tooltip shortcode. The issue is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to inject malicious scripts via user-supplied attributes and tags. These scripts execute when other users access the injected pages. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 7.0.2 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity). No patch or official fix details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can exploit this vulnerability to inject stored malicious scripts into pages using the su_tooltip shortcode. These scripts execute in the context of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or other impacts related to cross-site scripting. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level permissions carefully and consider disabling or limiting use of the su_tooltip shortcode to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-1510: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gn_themes WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate
Description
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's su_tooltip shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes and user supplied tags. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1510 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate for WordPress, specifically in the su_tooltip shortcode. The issue is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to inject malicious scripts via user-supplied attributes and tags. These scripts execute when other users access the injected pages. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 7.0.2 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity). No patch or official fix details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can exploit this vulnerability to inject stored malicious scripts into pages using the su_tooltip shortcode. These scripts execute in the context of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or other impacts related to cross-site scripting. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level permissions carefully and consider disabling or limiting use of the su_tooltip shortcode to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-14T20:42:57.665Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d33b7ef31ef0b56ee98
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:19 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:04:31 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:49:27 PM
Views: 12
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