Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24620 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress AIO Shortcodes plugin through version 1.3. A malicious script could be saved into site content and later run in a visitor or administrator browser. The source bundle does not identify active exploitation or a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure, especially for public websites and administrator-facing workflows. Prioritize inventory first because the source bundle does not name a confirmed patch or exploitation campaign.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in hkharpreetkumar1 AIO Shortcodes aio-shortcodes. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites with the AIO Shortcodes plugin installed at version 1.3 or earlier. Sites using shortcode-driven content or allowing untrusted content entry should be prioritized for review.
Exploitation context
The provided data says this is not in KEV, and no cited source in the bundle states active exploitation. Stored XSS generally depends on getting malicious content saved, then having another user load the affected page.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, and Patchstack vulnerability reference. Do not infer affected forks, unrelated shortcode plugins, active exploitation, or a fixed release from this bundle alone.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for AIO Shortcodes aio-shortcodes version 1.3 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if an official fixed release is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Limit content editing access to trusted users until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name, slug, and version on each WordPress site.
- Review public pages using AIO Shortcodes for unexpected script execution symptoms.
- Check administrative audit logs for suspicious shortcode or content changes.
- Verify Patchstack or CVE records for any newly named fixed version.
- Document sites where the plugin remains enabled and why.
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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability 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
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/aio-shortcodes/vulnerability/wordpress-aio-shortcodes-plugin-1-3-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
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.