CVE-2024-8479
High
Description
The The Simple Spoiler plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in versions 1.2 to 1.3. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter('comment_text', 'do_shortcode'); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
ProductWebliberty Simple Spoiler
PublishedSep 14, 2024
First seenSep 14, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-94Code injection
How to fix
Update
- webliberty simple_spoiler1.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| webliberty simple_spoiler | 1.2 ≤ v < 1.4 | 1.4 |
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