CVE-2022-1956: The Shortcut Macros WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in place when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to upda

medium Affects shortcut-macros (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2022-07-11; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Shortcut Macros WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in place when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to upda

Package: shortcut-macros (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=1.3
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: medium CVSS 4.3
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (29.2th percentile)
Published: 2022-07-11
Source: nvd

References

CWE-352

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