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CVE-2025-24621: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-24621cvecve-2025-24621
Published: Thu Apr 17 2025 (04/17/2025, 15:48:17 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: tychesoftwares
Product: Arconix Shortcodes

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes arconix-shortcodes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.1.15.

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AILast updated: 05/19/2026, 09:54:52 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2025-24621 affects the Arconix Shortcodes plugin for WordPress by tychesoftwares. It is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content. The affected versions include all versions up to 2.1.15. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. The CVSS vector indicates partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.

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 affected Arconix Shortcodes plugin versions to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-01-23T14:51:18.436Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd726ee6bfc5ba1dee9f18

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:30:54 PM

Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 9:54:52 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:02:49 AM

Views: 30

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