CVE-2023-0890

Public Exploit
Shortcodes Ultimate < 5.12.8 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Post Access

Description

The WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin before 5.12.8 does not ensure that posts to be displayed via some shortcodes are already public and can be accessed by the user making the request, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to view draft, private or even password protected posts. It is also possible to leak the password of protected posts

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8a466f15-f112-4527-8b02-4544a8032671 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0890?
CVE-2023-0890 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0890?
To fix CVE-2023-0890, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0890 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-0890 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0890?
CVE-2023-0890 affects Unknown WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate.
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