Vulnerability Description
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 5.13.3 via the su_meta shortcode due to missing validation on the user controlled keys 'key' and 'post_id'. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to retrieve arbitrary post meta values which may contain sensitive information when combined with another plugin.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getshortcodes | Shortcodes Ultimate | < 7.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/shExploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4d936a48-b300-4a41-8d2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/shExploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4d936a48-b300-4a41-8d2PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6226?
CVE-2023-6226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 5.13.3 via the su_meta shortcode due to miss...
How severe is CVE-2023-6226?
CVE-2023-6226 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate.