CVE-2017-18580 in the critical feed json
The shortcodes-ultimate plugin before 5.0.1 for WordPress has remote code execution via a filter in a meta, post, or user shortcode.
published 2019-08-22 7 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-9696
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 12.1%
- EPSS 12.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
The shortcodes-ultimate plugin before 5.0.1 for WordPress has remote code execution via a filter in a meta, post, or user shortcode.
Patch / fix
- getshortcodes shortcodes_ultimate 5.0.1
Exploit prediction
12.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Nuclei template WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate <= 5.0.0 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution nuclei detection template
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- Technology feeds
References
-
wordpress.org
/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/#developers
release-notes
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-18580
- NVD CVE-2017-18580
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