Arbitrary Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in Uix Slideshow Plugin
CVE-2024-9839

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Uix Slideshow
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 November 2024

Summary

The Uix Slideshow plugin for WordPress is susceptible to arbitrary shortcode execution across all versions up to and including 1.6.5. This vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of inputs when executing shortcodes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to manipulate this functionality. As a consequence, an attacker could execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or exposure of sensitive site data.

Affected Version(s)

Uix Slideshow * <= 1.6.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/uix-slideshow/#developers
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/uix-slideshow/...

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Francesco Carlucci
.