Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in Easy Appointments Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-14225

2.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Easy Appointments
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14225?

The Easy Appointments WordPress plugin, up to version 3.12.26, is affected by a flaw in its handling of shortcode input. This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation during a block-rendering process, where the plugin only checks the first tag of a supplied string against a predefined allowlist but fails to validate the entire string properly. This oversight allows users with contributor-level access to execute arbitrary registered shortcodes, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and compromising the security of the site.

Affected Version(s)

Easy Appointments 0 <= 3.12.26

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-14225 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e95e74b-89b2-4a4f-b8a8-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Phyo Ko Ko
WPScan
.