CVE-2023-0890

Name: CVE-2023-0890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-20T16:15:12.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0890 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin before 5.12.8 does not ensure that posts to be displayed via some shortcodes are already public and can be accessed by the user making the request, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to view draft, private or even password protected posts. It is also possible to leak the password of protected posts. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate WordPress plugin before 5.12.8 does not ensure that posts to be displayed via some shortcodes are already public and can be accessed by the user making the request, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to view draft, private or even password protected posts. It is also possible to leak the password of protected posts

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getshortcodes	Shortcodes Ultimate	< 5.12.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8a466f15-f112-4527-8b02-4544a8032671Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8a466f15-f112-4527-8b02-4544a8032671Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0890?

How severe is CVE-2023-0890?

CVE-2023-0890 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0890?

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-2023-0890?

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Source: NVD / NIST