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CVE-2025-1559: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in clearcodehq CC-IMG-Shortcode

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-1559cvecve-2025-1559cwe-79
Published: Thu Mar 13 2025 (03/13/2025, 01:45:27 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: clearcodehq
Product: CC-IMG-Shortcode

Description

The CC-IMG-Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'img' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0 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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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 17:04:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-1559 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the clearcodehq CC-IMG-Shortcode WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.1.0. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the 'img' shortcode attributes. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher can inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. This vulnerability can lead to information disclosure or session hijacking but does not affect availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and scope change.

Potential Impact

An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the 'img' shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. 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 an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the CC-IMG-Shortcode plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a security patch.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-02-21T16:33:54.206Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6b15b7ef31ef0b54dee8

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:17 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:04:24 PM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:16:41 AM

Views: 15

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