DesignThemes Core Features WordPress Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the DesignThemes Core Features plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 4.8. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes in shortcodes. As a result, authenticated attackers with contributor-level or higher permissions can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages, which will execute when a user accesses the affected page.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user viewing the page.

Remediation

No known patch is available. Users are advised to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.