PatchTheCVECVE-2023-0526: The Post Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.0.9 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attribute
CVE-2023-0526 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting post shortcode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Post Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.0.9 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-05-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-0526?
post shortcode: upgrade to newer than 2.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-0526 being exploited?
CVE-2023-0526 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-0526 affect?
CVE-2023-0526 affects post shortcode. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Post Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.0.9 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and a
How urgent is CVE-2023-0526?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference