Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webliberty | Simple Spoiler | >= 1.2, < 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-spoiler/trunk/simple-spoiler.pProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8ffc76d8-b841-4c26-bbcThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8479?
CVE-2024-8479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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'...
How severe is CVE-2024-8479?
CVE-2024-8479 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webliberty Simple Spoiler.