Arbitrary Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in WPCS - WordPress Currency Switcher Professional
CVE-2025-2169

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WPcs – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-2169?

The WPCS - WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin is susceptible to arbitrary shortcode execution due to insufficient validation of user inputs. This flaw permits unauthenticated individuals to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially compromising website integrity and security. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2.0.4, highlighting the necessity for users to implement immediate updates and security measures.

Affected Version(s)

WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional * <= 1.2.0.4

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/currency-switc...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

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

Arkadiusz Hydzik
.