How severe is CVE-2023-6969?

CVE-2023-6969 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6969?

CVE-2023-6969 affects Kylebjohnson User Shortcodes Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6969?

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

Does CVE-2023-6969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59165.

When was CVE-2023-6969 published?

CVE-2023-6969 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6969

CVE-2023-6969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kylebjohnson User Shortcodes Plus 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59165
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Kylebjohnson User Shortcodes Plus
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The User Shortcodes Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.2 via the user_meta shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to retrieve potentially sensitive user meta.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6969?: The User Shortcodes Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.2 via the user_meta shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to retrieve potentially sensitive user meta.
How severe is CVE-2023-6969?: CVE-2023-6969 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6969?: CVE-2023-6969 affects Kylebjohnson User Shortcodes Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59165.
When was CVE-2023-6969 published?: CVE-2023-6969 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kylebjohnson:user_shortcodes_plus:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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