CVE-2024-12018
Snippet Shortcodes <= 4.1.6 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Shortcode Deletion
CVSS Score
4.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Shortcode Deletion due to missing authorization in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.6. Note that a nonce is used as authentication here, but the value is leaked. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin's Shortcodes.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | aliakro |
| Product | snippet shortcodes |
| Published | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
aliakro / Snippet Shortcodes
0 ≤ 4.1.6
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4e6e8f68-6977-478a-b62e-0ec9385eb2af?source=cve wordpress.org: https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-variables/ plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3205481/shortcode-variables/trunk/includes/hooks.php
Credits
Youcef Hamdani