How severe is CVE-2022-1956?

CVE-2022-1956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1956?

CVE-2022-1956 affects Shortcut Macros Project Shortcut Macros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1956?

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

When was CVE-2022-1956 published?

CVE-2022-1956 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1956

CVE-2022-1956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Shortcut Macros Project Shortcut Macros with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Shortcut Macros Project Shortcut Macros
Published: 2022-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Shortcut Macros WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in place when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to update them.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1956?: The Shortcut Macros WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in place when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to update them.
How severe is CVE-2022-1956?: CVE-2022-1956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1956?: CVE-2022-1956 affects Shortcut Macros Project Shortcut Macros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1956 published?: CVE-2022-1956 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ef6d0393-0ce3-465c-84c8-53bf8c58958a

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shortcut_macros_project:shortcut_macros:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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