CVE-2023-44475 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-44475: WordPress Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters Plugin <= 2.0.9 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Michael Simpson
Product Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 10, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Michael Simpson Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters plugin <= 2.0.9 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters through version 2.0.9 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without the admin's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability requires the admin to visit the attacker's page while authenticated.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into performing unwanted actions on the site via a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify plugin settings or perform other admin actions if they trick your administrator into visiting a malicious link.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 10, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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