CVE-2024-4567: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themifyme Themify Shortcodes
The Themify Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's themify_button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4567 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Themify Shortcodes WordPress plugin (up to version 2.0.9). The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the themify_button shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity). No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires authenticated access, limiting its impact scope. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Themify Shortcodes plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-4567: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themifyme Themify Shortcodes
Description
The Themify Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's themify_button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4567 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Themify Shortcodes WordPress plugin (up to version 2.0.9). The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the themify_button shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity). No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires authenticated access, limiting its impact scope. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Themify Shortcodes plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-06T19:34:14.071Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b91b7ef31ef0b556bc0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:47:32 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:31:27 PM
Views: 10
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