CVE-2025-24687: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Lars Wallenborn Show/Hide Shortcode
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lars Wallenborn Show/Hide Shortcode showhide-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Show/Hide Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Lars Wallenborn Show/Hide Shortcode plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The impact is rated as medium severity with limited 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 released, users should consider disabling or limiting use of the Show/Hide Shortcode plugin to trusted users only. Applying strict input validation or sanitization on user inputs related to this plugin may help mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-24687: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Lars Wallenborn Show/Hide Shortcode
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lars Wallenborn Show/Hide Shortcode showhide-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Show/Hide Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Lars Wallenborn Show/Hide Shortcode plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The impact is rated as medium severity with limited 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 released, users should consider disabling or limiting use of the Show/Hide Shortcode plugin to trusted users only. Applying strict input validation or sanitization on user inputs related to this plugin may help mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-23T14:52:14.007Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd727ae6bfc5ba1deea128
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:31:06 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 9:28:33 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:15:05 PM
Views: 12
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