CVE-2022-33970 WordPress Shortcode Addons plugin <= 3.1.2 - Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-33970?

CVE-2022-33970 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Biplob018 Shortcode Addons (WordPress plugin), published on 27 Jul 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2022-33970 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33970 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-33970?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33970 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.2 Published 27 Jul 2022 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Authenticated users can modify WordPress options due to missing authorization checks in the Shortcode Addons plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-33970?

CVE-2022-33970 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Biplob018 Shortcode Addons (WordPress plugin), published on 27 Jul 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Authenticated WordPress Options Change vulnerability in Biplob018 Shortcode Addons plugin <= 3.1.2 at WordPress.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33970?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oxilab Shortcode Addons.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33970?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33970 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-33970 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33970 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5cvc-6x68-h8qf.