Custom Content Shortcode <= 3.8.8 - Unauthorised Arbitrary Post Metadata Access

Improper Access Control

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CVE	CVE-2021-24824
CVSS	Medium (4.3)
Publicly Published	February 2, 2022
Last Updated	January 22, 2024
Researcher	Francesco Carlucci

Description

The [field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin before 4.0.1, allows authenticated users with a role as low as contributor, to access arbitrary post metadata. This could lead to sensitive data disclosure, for example when used in combination with WooCommerce, the email address of orders can be retrieved

References

www.wordfence.com

1 affected software package

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	custom-content-shortcode (view on wordpress.org)
Patched?	Yes
Affected Version	<= 3.8.8
Patched Version	4.0.1

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