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CVE-2024-48022: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in SysBasics Shortcode For Elementor Templates

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-48022cvecve-2024-48022
Published: Thu Oct 17 2024 (10/17/2024, 12:28:05 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: SysBasics
Product: Shortcode For Elementor Templates

Description

CVE-2024-48022 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SysBasics Shortcode For Elementor Templates plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1. 0. 0. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. It has a CVSS 3. 1 base score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time. There are no known exploits in the wild. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply any future patches promptly.

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AILast updated: 04/23/2026, 22:38:30 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2024-48022 affects the SysBasics Shortcode For Elementor Templates plugin (versions <= 1.0.0). It is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows an attacker with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and scope change with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this stored XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of displayed content, or disruption of availability. The impact is rated as medium severity with partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

As of now, no official patch or remediation guidance has been released by the vendor. Users should monitor the SysBasics vendor advisories or trusted vulnerability databases for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who can input content processed by the plugin.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-08T13:14:30.812Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69ea9e7e87115cfb686fcc58

Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:38 PM

Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 10:38:30 PM

Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:10:25 AM

Views: 3

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