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Github Gist Shortcode Vulnerabilities

1 known security issue reported for the Github Gist Shortcode WordPress plugin. Most recent disclosed Nov 10, 2025.

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GitHub Gist Shortcode Plugin <= 0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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The GitHub Gist Shortcode Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'id' parameter of the 'gist' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level acce...

CVSS:: 6.4
Affected:: up to 0.2
Fix:: No patched version reported
Disclosed:: Nov 10, 2025

CVE-2025-12667 on NVD →

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