How severe is CVE-2022-38086?

CVE-2022-38086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-38086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38086?

CVE-2022-38086 affects Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38086?

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

When was CVE-2022-38086 published?

CVE-2022-38086 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38086

CVE-2022-38086 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate
Published: 2022-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 at WordPress leading to plugin preset settings change.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38086?: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 at WordPress leading to plugin preset settings change.
How severe is CVE-2022-38086?: CVE-2022-38086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-38086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38086?: CVE-2022-38086 affects Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38086?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38086 published?: CVE-2022-38086 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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