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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2024-9578

The Hide Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to do_shortcode being hooked through the comment_text filter in all versions up to and including 1.4.2. This m...

Vulnerability Description

The Hide Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to do_shortcode being hooked through the comment_text filter in all versions up to and including 1.4.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes available on the target site.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AvovkdesignHide Links<= 1.4.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-9578?

CVE-2024-9578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Hide Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to do_shortcode being hooked through the comment_text filter in all versions up to and including 1.4.2. This m...

How severe is CVE-2024-9578?

CVE-2024-9578 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-9578?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avovkdesign Hide Links.