Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in WP-Recall Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-1325

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WP-recall – Registration, Profile, Commerce & More
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 March 2025

Summary

The WP-Recall plugin for WordPress is susceptible to arbitrary shortcode execution due to a lack of capability checks on the 'rcl_preview_post' AJAX endpoint. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 16.26.10 and allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially compromising the site’s functionality and security. This highlights the importance of keeping plugins updated and implementing proper access controls.

Affected Version(s)

WP-Recall – Registration, Profile, Commerce & More * <= 16.26.10

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3250094/wp-r...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Krzysztof Zając
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