CVE-2023-23896: Missing Authorization vulnerability in MyThemeShop URL Shortener by MyThemeShop.This issue affects URL Shorten

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-23896?

url shortener: upgrade to newer than 1.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-23896 being exploited?

CVE-2023-23896 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-23896 affect?

CVE-2023-23896 affects url shortener. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Missing Authorization vulnerability in MyThemeShop URL Shortener by MyThemeShop.This issue affects URL Shortener by MyThemeShop: from n/a through 1.0.17.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-23896?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-23896 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting url shortener. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in MyThemeShop URL Shortener by MyThemeShop.This issue affects URL Shortener by MyThemeShop: from n/a through 1.0.17.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: mythemeshop

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-17 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mythemeshop url shortener UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.17

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy url-shortener || rpm -q url-shortener || url-shortener --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade url-shortener

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade url-shortener

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-23896?

url shortener: upgrade to newer than 1.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-23896 being exploited?

CVE-2023-23896 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-2023-23896 affect?

CVE-2023-23896 affects url shortener. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Missing Authorization vulnerability in MyThemeShop URL Shortener by MyThemeShop.This issue affects URL Shortener by MyThemeShop: from n/a through 1.0.17.

How urgent is CVE-2023-23896?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-5802 MEDIUM 4.8 UPGRADE The URL Shortener by Myhop WordPress plugin through 1.0.17 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings,
CVE-2023-30472 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE Unauth

References

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