Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in Code Snippets CPT Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-13895

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Jtsternberg
Status
Code Snippets Cpt
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 March 2025

Summary

The Code Snippets CPT plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a security flaw that permits authenticated users, including those with Subscriber-level access, to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This issue arises from inadequate validation of inputs prior to processing the 'do_shortcode' function. It affects all versions up to and including 2.1.0, posing significant risks to site functionality and security if exploited.

Affected Version(s)

Code Snippets CPT * <= 2.1.0

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/code-snippets-...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Francesco Carlucci
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