Arbitrary Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in Classified Listing Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-7711
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 17 November 2025
What is CVE-2025-7711?
The Classified Listing β Classified ads & Business Directory Plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and higher to execute arbitrary shortcodes. The issue arises from improper validation of values before invoking the do_shortcode function, which can lead to unintended actions on the site. This vulnerability is present in all versions up to and including 5.0.3, making it critical for users to update their plugins to secure their websites against potential exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)
Classified Listing β AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory Plugin * <= 5.0.3
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved