CVE-2023-44994 WordPress ShortCodes UI Plugin <= 1.9.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Q: What is CVE-2023-44994?

CVE-2023-44994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bainternet ShortCodes UI, published on 10 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2023-44994 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44994 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-44994?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.3 Published 10 Oct 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions in the ShortCodes UI plugin, potentially altering site configuration.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-44994?

CVE-2023-44994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bainternet ShortCodes UI, published on 10 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Bainternet ShortCodes UI plugin <= 1.9.8 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44994?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bainternet Shortcodes Ui.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44994?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-44994 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44994 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2023-47231 WordPress ShortCodes UI Plugin <= 1.9.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Medium 6.5

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qc2j-v2xc-49h5.