How severe is CVE-2023-23800?

CVE-2023-23800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23800 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23800?

CVE-2023-23800 affects Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23800?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-23800 published?

CVE-2023-23800 was published on 2023-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23800

CVE-2023-23800 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate
Published: 2023-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Vova Anokhin WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate.This issue affects WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate: from n/a through 5.12.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23800?: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Vova Anokhin WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate.This issue affects WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate: from n/a through 5.12.6.
How severe is CVE-2023-23800?: CVE-2023-23800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23800 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23800?: CVE-2023-23800 affects Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23800?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-23800 published?: CVE-2023-23800 was published on 2023-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shortcodes-ultimate/wordpress-shortcodes-ultimate-plugin-5-12-6-server-side-request-forgery-ssrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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