CVE-2024-12018

Snippet Shortcodes <= 4.1.6 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Shortcode Deletion

Published Dec 12, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-50538 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.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description 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.
Title Snippet Shortcodes <= 4.1.6 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Shortcode Deletion
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 4:51 PM
Reserved
Dec 2, 2024, 2:22 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Dec 12, 2024, 6:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:58 AM