Vulnerability Description
The The Special Text Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.4. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simplelib | Special Text Boxes | <= 6.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3166470/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/tags/6.2.2/wp-special-textboxes/trunk/stb-cla
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/15b2a08f-2122-4eaf-ab4Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8481?
CVE-2024-8481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). The The Special Text Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.4. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter('comm...
How severe is CVE-2024-8481?
CVE-2024-8481 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-2024-8481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplelib Special Text Boxes.