CVE-2025-22558: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Marcus C. J. Hartmann mcjh button shortcode
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Marcus C. J. Hartmann mcjh button shortcode mcjh-button-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects mcjh button shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.6.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper input sanitization in the mcjh button shortcode plugin (versions ≤ 1.6.4) by Marcus C. J. Hartmann, which allows an attacker to inject and store malicious scripts (stored XSS). When a user accesses a page containing the injected shortcode, the malicious script executes in their browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts consistent with stored XSS. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other user-targeted attacks. The impact is rated medium with partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the mcjh button shortcode plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-22558: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Marcus C. J. Hartmann mcjh button shortcode
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Marcus C. J. Hartmann mcjh button shortcode mcjh-button-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects mcjh button shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.6.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper input sanitization in the mcjh button shortcode plugin (versions ≤ 1.6.4) by Marcus C. J. Hartmann, which allows an attacker to inject and store malicious scripts (stored XSS). When a user accesses a page containing the injected shortcode, the malicious script executes in their browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts consistent with stored XSS. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other user-targeted attacks. The impact is rated medium with partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the mcjh button shortcode plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-07T10:23:24.211Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd75f5e6bfc5ba1df088c5
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:45:57 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 4:10:16 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:00:09 PM
Views: 11
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