CVE-2022-34487 CRITICAL

CVE-2022-34487: WordPress Shortcode Addons plugin <= 3.0.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Option Update vulnerability

Vendor Biplob018
Product Shortcode Addons (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-264
Published July 21, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated Arbitrary Option Update vulnerability in biplob018's Shortcode Addons plugin <= 3.0.2 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Shortcode Addons WordPress plugin version 3.0.2 and earlier contains a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, and disrupt service without any user interaction. The plugin fails to properly restrict access to its core functions, exposing the site to complete compromise. All users should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify or delete content, and disable the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, deface content, and take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 21, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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