CVE-2023-1273

Public Exploit
ND Shortcodes < 7.0 - Subscriber+ LFI

Description

The ND Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 7.0 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to perform LFI attacks

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 10.36% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown ND Shortcodes
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0805ed7e-395d-48de-b484-6c3ec1cd4b8e exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1273?
CVE-2023-1273 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1273?
To fix CVE-2023-1273, 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-2023-1273 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-1273 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-1273?
CVE-2023-1273 affects Unknown ND Shortcodes.
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