What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.5 via the su_shortcode_csv_table function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services. If the 'Unsafe features' option is explicitly enabled by an administrator, this issue becomes exploitable by Contributor+ attackers
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress contains a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to make the site send HTTP requests to internal or external systems on the attacker's behalf. The vulnerability affects versions up to 7.4.5. An attacker with low-level WordPress access can exploit this to access internal services, retrieve sensitive data, or interact with external systems without direct network access.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Make your site send HTTP requests to internal systems or external URLs to retrieve data or perform actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic WordPress access can probe your internal network, access metadata services, or exfiltrate data via your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress user account (subscriber or higher); no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 23, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
