CVE-2023-23800: getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 13-11-2023Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-23800 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.49%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:NSources3 sources · 6.5–7.1
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
- wordfenceSource6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.49%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.49% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.49%
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≤ 5.12.6
Vova anokhin1 product
- wp shortcodes plugin — shortcodes ultimate≥ n/a, ≤ 5.12.6
Wordpress1 product
- shortcodes-ultimate≤ 5.12.6 (fixed in 5.12.7)
3 vendors · 3 products