vulnerability
WordPress Plugin: shortcode-addons: CVE-2022-33970: Missing Authorization
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Jul 25, 2022 | May 15, 2025 | May 5, 2026 |
Severity
8
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Jul 25, 2022
Added
May 15, 2025
Modified
May 5, 2026
Description
The "Shortcode Addons- with Visual Composer, Divi, Beaver Builder and Elementor Extension" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary options update in versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to modify arbitrary site options that can be used for complete site takeover.
Solution
shortcode-addons-plugin-cve-2022-33970
References
Rapid7 Labs
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