How severe is CVE-2024-56242?

CVE-2024-56242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-56242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56242?

CVE-2024-56242 affects Tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-56242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53040.

When was CVE-2024-56242 published?

CVE-2024-56242 was published on 2025-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56242

CVE-2024-56242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53040
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes
Published: 2025-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes arconix-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.1.14.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56242?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes arconix-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.1.14.
How severe is CVE-2024-56242?: CVE-2024-56242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-56242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56242?: CVE-2024-56242 affects Tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53040.
When was CVE-2024-56242 published?: CVE-2024-56242 was published on 2025-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/arconix-shortcodes/vulnerability/wordpress-arconix-shortcodes-plugin-2-1-14-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tychesoftwares:arconix_shortcodes:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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