CVE-2025-66085: WordPress Arconix Shortcodes plugin <= 2.1.18 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Nov 21, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes arconix-shortcodes allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.1.18.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes<=2.1.18
WordPress Arconix Shortcodes<=2.1.18

Event History

Nov 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-66085?

CVE-2025-66085 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on access control security levels.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-66085?

To mitigate CVE-2025-66085, upgrade Arconix Shortcodes to version 2.1.19 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-66085?

CVE-2025-66085 affects all versions of Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes from an unspecified version up to and including 2.1.18.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-66085?

CVE-2025-66085 is a missing authorization vulnerability that allows for exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels.

5

Can I still use Arconix Shortcodes if I have CVE-2025-66085?

Using Arconix Shortcodes with the CVE-2025-66085 vulnerability poses security risks, and it is advisable to update to a patched version.

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