How severe is CVE-2023-0911?

CVE-2023-0911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0911?

CVE-2023-0911 affects Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0911?

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

When was CVE-2023-0911 published?

CVE-2023-0911 was published on 2023-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0911

CVE-2023-0911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate
Published: 2023-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin before 5.12.8 does not validate the user meta to be retrieved via the user shortcode, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to retrieve arbitrary user meta (except the user_pass), such as the user email and activation key by default.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0911?: The WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin before 5.12.8 does not validate the user meta to be retrieved via the user shortcode, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to retrieve arbitrary user meta (except the user_pass), such as the user email and activation key by default.
How severe is CVE-2023-0911?: CVE-2023-0911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0911?: CVE-2023-0911 affects Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0911 published?: CVE-2023-0911 was published on 2023-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/35404d16-7213-4293-ac0d-926bd6c17444

Affected products (1)

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

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