WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2024-31114 Deferred

Shortcode Addons: Dangerous file upload

Shortcode Addons is affected by dangerous file upload. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

CVE / CNA score 9.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Shortcode Addons
Plugin slug
shortcode-addons
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Mar 31, 2024
Weakness
CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

This CVE was published Mar 31, 2024 and is one of 4 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Shortcode Addons to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in biplob018 Shortcode Addons.This issue affects Shortcode Addons: from n/a through 3.2.5.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources