Custom Content Shortcode

Custom Content Shortcode has 5 disclosed vulnerabilities in the WordSec catalog, reported between 2022 and 2023; 3 are fixed and 2 remain unpatched as of September 2026. Their average CVSS score is 5.8, and the most serious one scores 8.8 out of 10. Severity breakdown: 0 critical and 1 high. 2022 was the busiest year with 3 disclosures.

The most common weakness is Cross-Site Scripting, behind 2 of the records (40%). Other recurring categories include Improper Access Control, PHP Remote File Inclusion.

3 of the records (60%) have a vendor fix, while 2 remain unpatched. The oldest unresolved one dates back to 2023.

3 independent researchers contributed these findings, most of them (3) reported by Francesco Carlucci.

Strategic Overview

Avg CVSSMedium

5.8/ 10

Patch Coverage60%

Open

Fixed

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Most severe open issueCVSS 8.8CVE-2023-0340

Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode

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Vulnerability Records

5 records


2023-02-22 00:00	Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.2	`CVE-2023-0273`	6.4 Medium	István Márton	No
2023-02-22 00:00	Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.2	`CVE-2023-0340`	8.8 High	Erwan LR	No
2022-02-02 00:00	Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.1 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.1	`CVE-2021-24826`	5.4 Medium	Francesco Carlucci	Yes
2022-02-02 00:00	Custom Content Shortcode <= 3.8.8 - Unauthorised Arbitrary Post Metadata Access Custom Content Shortcode <= 3.8.8	`CVE-2021-24824`	4.3 Medium	Francesco Carlucci	Yes
2022-02-02 00:00	Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.1 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Access / Local File Inclusion Custom Content Shortcode <= 4.0.1	`CVE-2021-24825`	4.3 Medium	Francesco Carlucci	Yes

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