Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in Custom Post Type Date Archives Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-1510

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Custom Post Type Date Archives
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 February 2025

Summary

The Custom Post Type Date Archives plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a vulnerability that enables arbitrary shortcode execution. This occurs due to insufficient validation of user inputs, specifically allowing unauthorized users to execute actions through the do_shortcode function. Consequently, this flaw can be exploited by attackers without authentication, potentially leading to the execution of malicious shortcodes that could compromise the integrity of the WordPress site.

Affected Version(s)

Custom Post Type Date Archives * <= 2.7.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-date-archi...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Krzysztof Zając
.