CVE-2025-10194
📋 TL;DR
This stored XSS vulnerability in the WordPress Shortcode Button plugin allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into website pages. When users visit compromised pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using this plugin up to version 1.1.9 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Shortcode Button plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator credentials, deface websites, redirect users to malicious sites, or install backdoors for persistent access.
Likely Case
Attackers with contributor access inject malicious scripts to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially escalating privileges.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and input validation, impact is limited to isolated script execution without data compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access (contributor or higher) and knowledge of WordPress shortcode usage.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.2.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-button/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Shortcode Button' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.2.0+ from WordPress.org and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched
Restrict user roles
allLimit contributor-level access to trusted users only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Regularly audit user accounts and remove unnecessary contributor-level access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Shortcode Button version 1.1.9 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=shortcode-button --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.2.0 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual shortcode usage in post/page edits
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful contributor login
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected script tags in HTTP responses containing 'button' shortcode attributes
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (event="plugin_update" AND plugin_name="shortcode-button" AND version<"1.2.0") OR (event="post_edit" AND user_role="contributor" AND content CONTAINS "[button" AND content CONTAINS "script")