CVE-2023-0911: Shortcodes Ultimate < 5.12.8 - Subscriber+ User Meta Disclosure

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

The WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin before 5.12.8 does not validate the user meta to be retrieved via the user shortcode, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to retrieve arbitrary user meta (except the userpass), such as the user email and activation key by default.

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
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2023-0911.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0911?

CVE-2023-0911 has a severity level of medium (6.5).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-0911?

The affected software for CVE-2023-0911 is the Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin version up to 5.12.8.

4

How does the vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin allow unauthorized access to user meta?

The vulnerability allows any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to retrieve arbitrary user meta (except the user_pass) via the user shortcode in the plugin.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0911?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-0911 at the following reference: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/35404d16-7213-4293-ac0d-926bd6c17444.

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