How severe is CVE-2017-2245?

CVE-2017-2245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2245?

CVE-2017-2245 affects Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2245?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-2245 published?

CVE-2017-2245 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2245

CVE-2017-2245 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate
Published: 2017-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate prior to version 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2245?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate prior to version 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-2245?: CVE-2017-2245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2245?: CVE-2017-2245 affects Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2245?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2245 published?: CVE-2017-2245 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getshortcodes:shortcodes_ultimate:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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