Shortcut Macros
CVE-2022-1956
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
The Shortcut Macros WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in place when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to update them.
AnalysisAI
The Shortcut Macros WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in place when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352), which allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions. The Shortcut Macros WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in place when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to update them. Affected products include: Shortcut Macros Project Shortcut Macros. Version information: through 1.3.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement anti-CSRF tokens, validate Origin/Referer headers, use SameSite cookie attribute.
Same weakness CWE-352 – Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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