How severe is CVE-2022-4623?

CVE-2022-4623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4623?

CVE-2022-4623 affects Nicdark Nd Shortcodes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4623?

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

When was CVE-2022-4623 published?

CVE-2022-4623 was published on 2023-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4623

CVE-2022-4623 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nicdark Nd Shortcodes 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nicdark Nd Shortcodes
Published: 2023-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ND Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 7.0 does not validate and escape numerous of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4623?: The ND Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 7.0 does not validate and escape numerous of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2022-4623?: CVE-2022-4623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4623?: CVE-2022-4623 affects Nicdark Nd Shortcodes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4623?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4623 published?: CVE-2022-4623 was published on 2023-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1b3201da-f254-406f-9b4a-cd5025b6b03d

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nicdark:nd_shortcodes:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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