CVE-2017-18580

Name: CVE-2017-18580
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-22T14:15:12.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18580 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The shortcodes-ultimate plugin before 5.0.1 for WordPress has remote code execution via a filter in a meta, post, or user shortcode.. EPSS estimates a 12.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The shortcodes-ultimate plugin before 5.0.1 for WordPress has remote code execution via a filter in a meta, post, or user shortcode.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.09%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getshortcodes	Shortcodes Ultimate	< 5.0.1

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/#developersRelease Notes
https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/#developersRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18580?

The shortcodes-ultimate plugin before 5.0.1 for WordPress has remote code execution via a filter in a meta, post, or user shortcode.

How severe is CVE-2017-18580?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18580 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18580?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-18580?

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Source: NVD / NIST