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Simple Shortcodes 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.
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Simple Shortcodes: common questions
Does Simple Shortcodes have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Simple Shortcodes: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Simple Shortcodes 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 Simple Shortcodes vulnerability?
CVE-2023-5566, published Oct 29, 2023: Simple Shortcodes <= 1.0.20 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Simple Shortcodes vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Simple Shortcodes vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.