CVE-2023-1273

Name: CVE-2023-1273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-04T08:15:10.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1273 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The ND Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 7.0 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to perform LFI attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ND Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 7.0 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to perform LFI attacks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nicdark	Nd Shortcodes	< 7.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0805ed7e-395d-48de-b484-6c3ec1cd4b8eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0805ed7e-395d-48de-b484-6c3ec1cd4b8eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1273?

How severe is CVE-2023-1273?

CVE-2023-1273 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1273?

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-2023-1273?

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Source: NVD / NIST