CVE-2023-1273: nicdark nd_shortcodes PHP Remote File Inclusion
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 04-07-2023Last modified 25-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-1273 is a high (CVSS 8.8) PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability in nicdark nd_shortcodes. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.68%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 04-07-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The ND Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 7.0 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to perform LFI attacks
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.4–8.8
- wordfenceSource6.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.68% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.68%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Nicdark1 product
- nd_shortcodes< 7.0
Unknown1 product
- nd shortcodes< 7.0
Wordpress1 product
- nd-shortcodes≤ 6.9 (fixed in 7.0)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/0805ed7e-395d-48de-b484-6c3ec1cd4b8eExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory