Vulnerability Description
The The Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.4. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-avatar/trunk/src/Classes/Regi
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-avatar/trunk/src/ShortcodePar
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-avatar/trunk/src/ShortcodePar
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-avatar/trunk/src/ShortcodePar
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-avatar/trunk/src/ShortcodePar
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3345295/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9309b8bf-f581-4a56-a1e
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8878?
CVE-2025-8878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The The Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all...
How severe is CVE-2025-8878?
CVE-2025-8878 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.