CVE-2022-38086: getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-10-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-38086 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (wordfence)EPSS score
0.37%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-10-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 at WordPress leading to plugin preset settings change.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 4.3–8.8
- CVE.orgCNA5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LDiffers
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.37%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
30%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 0.32% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.37%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Getshortcodes1 product
- shortcodes_ultimate≤ 5.12.0
Vladimir anokhin1 product
- shortcodes ultimate (wordpress plugin)≥ <= 5.12.0, ≤ 5.12.0
Wordpress1 product
- shortcodes-ultimate≤ 5.12.0 (fixed in 5.12.1)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
3 links- patchstack.com/database/…Third Party Advisory