CVE-2024-4543: The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4543?

snippet shortcodes: upgrade to 4.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4543 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4543 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-2024-4543 affect?

CVE-2024-4543 affects snippet shortcodes. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation when adding or editing shortcodes. This makes it possi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4543?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4543 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting snippet shortcodes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation when adding or editing shortcodes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify shortcodes via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-07-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: yeken

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-03 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yeken snippet shortcodes UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.5

Fixed in: 4.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snippet-shortcodes || rpm -q snippet-shortcodes || snippet-shortcodes --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade snippet-shortcodes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade snippet-shortcodes

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-2024-4543?

snippet shortcodes: upgrade to 4.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4543 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4543 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-2024-4543 affect?

CVE-2024-4543 affects snippet shortcodes. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation when adding or editing shortcodes. This makes it possi

How urgent is CVE-2024-4543?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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