CVE-2023-6226: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate <= 5.13.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Information Disclosure
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 5.13.3 via the sumeta shortcode due to missing validation on the user controlled keys 'key' and 'postid'. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to retrieve arbitrary post meta values which may contain sensitive information when combined with another plugin.
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What is CVE-2023-6226?
CVE-2023-6226 is a vulnerability in the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress that allows for Insecure Direct Object Reference.
How severe is CVE-2023-6226?
CVE-2023-6226 has a severity score of 4.3, which is considered medium.
Which versions of the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-6226?
All versions up to, and including, 5.13.3 of the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-6226.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-6226?
CVE-2023-6226 allows for Insecure Direct Object Reference, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or resources.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2023-6226?
To mitigate CVE-2023-6226, it is recommended to update your Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress to version 7.0.0 or higher.