Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-54746 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Shortcode Redirect plugin through version 1.0.02. A lower-privileged authenticated user may be able to save content that later runs in another user’s browser. This is not listed as known exploited in KEV.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize externally facing sites, sites with many content contributors, or sites where administrator sessions could be exposed through stored malicious content.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-79 stored XSS caused by improper neutralization during page generation. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Sources do not identify a fixed version or detailed remediation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running cartpauj Shortcode Redirect, package shortcode-redirect, at version 1.0.02 or earlier. Risk is higher where untrusted users can create or edit shortcode-bearing content.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation and the CVE is not in KEV. The attack requires an authenticated user and another user interaction, but successful exploitation may affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low impact levels.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. No exploit details, affected configuration nuances, or fixed version are provided in the bundle. Do not assume exploitation in the wild or a vendor patch without additional confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Shortcode Redirect plugin.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release.
- Limit content-editing privileges to trusted users only.
- Review saved content for unexpected script-like markup.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether shortcode-redirect is installed on WordPress assets.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions <= 1.0.02.
- Identify users able to create or edit affected shortcode content.
- Check whether compensating controls restrict untrusted authors.
- Monitor CVE and Patchstack entries for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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.