CVE-2024-2089: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in doublesharp Remote Content Shortcode
The Remote Content Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'remote_content' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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-2024-2089 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the doublesharp Remote Content Shortcode WordPress plugin (up to version 1.5). It arises from improper neutralization of user-supplied input in the 'remote_content' shortcode attributes, allowing authenticated contributors or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject persistent malicious scripts into WordPress pages. When other users view these pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially leading to information disclosure or other client-side impacts. There is no indication of impact on availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 removing the Remote Content Shortcode plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-2089: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in doublesharp Remote Content Shortcode
Description
The Remote Content Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'remote_content' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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-2024-2089 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the doublesharp Remote Content Shortcode WordPress plugin (up to version 1.5). It arises from improper neutralization of user-supplied input in the 'remote_content' shortcode attributes, allowing authenticated contributors or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject persistent malicious scripts into WordPress pages. When other users view these pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially leading to information disclosure or other client-side impacts. There is no indication of impact on availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 removing the Remote Content Shortcode plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-01T15:14:26.656Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da4b7ef31ef0b589c64
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:12 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:54:08 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:43:30 AM
Views: 9
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