CVE-2023-6226
First published: Tue Nov 28 2023(Updated: )
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 su_meta shortcode due to missing validation on the user controlled keys 'key' and 'post_id'. 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Shortcodes Ultimate by Vova Anokhin | <7.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4d936a48-b300-4a41-8d28-ba34cb3c5cb7?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortcodes-ultimate/trunk/includes/shortcodes/meta.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3000576%40shortcodes-ultimate&new=3000576%40shortcodes-ultimate&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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