7.1
CWE
918
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-23800: WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin <= 5.12.6 is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

First published: Mon Nov 13 2023(Updated: )

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Vova Anokhin WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate.This issue affects WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate: from n/a through 5.12.6.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Shortcodes Ultimate by Vova Anokhin<=5.12.6

Remedy

Update to 5.12.7 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-23800?

    CVE-2023-23800 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin version 5.12.6 and below.

  • How does CVE-2023-23800 affect the Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin?

    CVE-2023-23800 allows attackers to make requests to internal resources on behalf of the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and resources.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-23800?

    CVE-2023-23800 has a severity score of 7.1 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-23800 in the Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin?

    To fix CVE-2023-23800, update your Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin to a version higher than 5.12.6.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23800?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-23800 at the following link: [https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shortcodes-ultimate/wordpress-shortcodes-ultimate-plugin-5-12-6-server-side-request-forgery-ssrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shortcodes-ultimate/wordpress-shortcodes-ultimate-plugin-5-12-6-server-side-request-forgery-ssrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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