Unauthenticated Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in Special Text Boxes Plugin

CVE-2024-8481
7.3HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Special Text Boxes
Status
Special Text Boxes
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 September 2024

Summary

The The Special Text Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.2. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter('comment_text', 'do_shortcode'); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

Collectors

NVD Database
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