Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47695 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Shortcodes Finder plugin through version 1.5.3. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link, causing script execution in that user’s browser context. Business risk depends on whether the plugin is installed on public WordPress sites.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress hygiene issue for sites using this plugin. It is not confirmed as actively exploited here, but reflected XSS can affect administrators and visitors if they interact with malicious links.
Technical view
The source bundle describes an unauthenticated reflected XSS vulnerability, CWE-79, in Scribit Shortcodes Finder package shortcodes-finder through 1.5.3. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope. The bundle does not name a fixed version or specific vulnerable parameter.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Shortcodes Finder plugin installed at version 1.5.3 or earlier. Sites without that plugin are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction, typically a victim following a malicious link or visiting attacker-controlled content that triggers reflected script execution.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin beyond the CVE description and Patchstack entry. The bundle does not include a vulnerable parameter, proof of exploitation, exploit availability, or a fixed version. Validate by asset inventory and version review rather than offensive testing.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the shortcodes-finder plugin.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if an official fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unnecessary or cannot be validated safe.
- Apply normal WordPress least-privilege and session hygiene for admin accounts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Shortcodes Finder is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag version 1.5.3 or earlier.
- Review web and security logs for unusual requests involving the plugin.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Document any public sites where the vulnerable version remains present.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.