Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-12800

6.4MEDIUM

What is CVE-2025-12800?

The Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack that affects all versions up to and including 7.4.5. Authenticated users with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability via the su_shortcode_csv_table function, allowing them to send requests to external resources from the web application. If the 'Unsafe features' option is activated by an administrator, even users with Contributor privileges can leverage this vulnerability to access and manipulate internal services, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate * <= 7.4.5

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

GABRIEL GERALDINO DE SOUZA
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CVE-2025-12800 : Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin by WordPress