The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 20.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.
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Score 6.1 from GitHub Security Advisory published 2024-08-26. NVD baseline CVSS 6.1; sources differ by 0.0.
The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 20.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.
August 26, 2024
May 17, 2025
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Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 GitHub PoC). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
Custom Proof-of-Concept on XSS to Unauthorized Admin Account Creation via WordPress Plugin Shield Security < 20.0.6
Open source ↗Shield Security Plugin < 20.0.6 - Cross-Site Scripting
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