WordPress plugin
Custom Content Shortcode security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High1
- Medium4
- Low0
All Custom Content Shortcode vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ≤4.0.2No patch available | CVE-2023-0273 | |
| High8.8 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode ≤4.0.2No patch available | CVE-2023-0340 | |
| Medium5.4 | Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤4.0.1Update to 4.0.2 | CVE-2021-24826 | |
| Medium4.3 | Unauthorised Arbitrary Post Metadata Access ≤3.8.8Update to 4.0.1 | CVE-2021-24824 | |
| Medium4.3 | Authenticated Arbitrary File Access / Local File Inclusion ≤4.0.1Update to 4.0.2 | CVE-2021-24825 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
≤4.0.2No patch available
- High8.8Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode
≤4.0.2No patch available
- Medium5.4Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤4.0.1Update to 4.0.2
- Medium4.3Unauthorised Arbitrary Post Metadata Access
≤3.8.8Update to 4.0.1
- Medium4.3Authenticated Arbitrary File Access / Local File Inclusion
≤4.0.1Update to 4.0.2
Custom Content Shortcode: common questions
Does Custom Content Shortcode have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 5 known vulnerabilities in Custom Content Shortcode: 1 high, 4 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Custom Content Shortcode I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Custom Content Shortcode vulnerability?
CVE-2023-0273, published Feb 22, 2023: Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Custom Content Shortcode vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Custom Content Shortcode vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.