CVE-2023-0890: Shortcodes Ultimate < 5.12.8 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Post Access

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate Wordpress<5.12.8

Event History

Mar 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this WordPress Shortcodes Plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this WordPress Shortcodes Plugin vulnerability is CVE-2023-0890.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-0890?

CVE-2023-0890 has a severity level of medium with a value of 6.5.

3

Which version of the Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin is affected by CVE-2023-0890?

The Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin version up to 5.12.8 is affected by CVE-2023-0890.

4

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2023-0890?

The CWE ID for CVE-2023-0890 is CWE-862.

5

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2023-0890?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2023-0890 by viewing draft, private, or other unauthorized posts through certain shortcodes.

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