CVE-2024-51881
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Beautimour Be Shortcodes be-shortcodes allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Be Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
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DOM-Based XSS vulnerability in WordPress Be Shortcodes plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via improper input neutralization.
Vulnerability
Description
The Be Shortcodes plugin for WordPress contains a DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. This affects versions up to and including 1.0.0. [1]
Exploitation
Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page. The attack can be initiated by a privileged user, but any visitor to the site could be affected if the payload is executed. [1]
Impact
An attacker can inject malicious scripts, leading to redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads being executed in the browser of site visitors. This can compromise the integrity of the website and potentially lead to further attacks. [1]
Mitigation
As of the publication date, no patch is mentioned. The recommended action is to update the plugin if a fix becomes available. If unable to update, seek assistance from a hosting provider or web developer. [1]
AI Insight generated on May 20, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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