CVE-2023-25040: getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 30-03-2023Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-25040 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.41%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Vova Anokhin WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.6 versions.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LSources3 sources · 5.4–6.5
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
- wordfenceSource6.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.41%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
34%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.41% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.41%
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< 5.12.7
Vova anokhin1 product
- wordpress 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