CVE-2024-6766: The shortcodes-ultimate-pro WordPress plugin before 7.2.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6766?

shortcodes ultimate: upgrade to 7.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6766 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6766 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-6766 affect?

CVE-2024-6766 affects shortcodes ultimate. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The shortcodes-ultimate-pro WordPress plugin before 7.2.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor ro

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6766?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6766 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting shortcodes ultimate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The shortcodes-ultimate-pro WordPress plugin before 7.2.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: getshortcodes

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-06 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getshortcodes shortcodes ultimate UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.2.1

Fixed in: 7.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shortcodes-ultimate || rpm -q shortcodes-ultimate || shortcodes-ultimate --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shortcodes-ultimate

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shortcodes-ultimate

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6766?

shortcodes ultimate: upgrade to 7.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6766 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6766 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-6766 affect?

CVE-2024-6766 affects shortcodes ultimate. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The shortcodes-ultimate-pro WordPress plugin before 7.2.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor ro

How urgent is CVE-2024-6766?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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