CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38086: WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 at WordPress leading to plugin preset settings change.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Shortcodes Ultimate by Vova Anokhin<=5.12.0

Remedy

Update to 5.12.1 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-38086?

    CVE-2022-38086 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 for WordPress, which allows an attacker to change plugin preset settings.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-38086?

    CVE-2022-38086 has a severity rating of 4.3 (medium).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-38086?

    The Shortcodes Ultimate plugin versions up to and including 5.12.0 for WordPress are affected by CVE-2022-38086.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-38086?

    To fix CVE-2022-38086, update the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin to a version higher than 5.12.0.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38086?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-38086 on the Patchstack website and the official Shortcodes Ultimate plugin page on WordPress.org.

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