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CVE-2025-47621: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Meks Meks Flexible Shortcodes

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-47621cvecve-2025-47621
Published: Wed May 07 2025 (05/07/2025, 14:20:33 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: Meks
Product: Meks Flexible Shortcodes

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Meks Meks Flexible Shortcodes meks-flexible-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Meks Flexible Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 1.3.6.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 14:30:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47621 affects Meks Flexible Shortcodes through version 1.3.6. It is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected web pages. This may lead to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score of 6.5. There are no known active exploits 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 restricting privileges and limiting user interactions with untrusted content in the affected plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-05-07T10:44:40.883Z
Cisa Enriched
true
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 682d9819c4522896dcbd84da

Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:08:41 AM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 2:30:01 PM

Last updated: 5/8/2026, 8:07:25 PM

Views: 72

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