CVE-2024-13557
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Mar 29, 2025
Updated: Apr 1, 2025
CWE ID 94
Summary
CVE-2024-13557 is a vulnerability affecting the Shortcodes by United Themes plugin for WordPress. In versions up to 5.1.6, the plugin fails to properly validate user input before running the do_shortcode function. This issue allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to serious security implications, such as data theft or unauthorized site control. It is crucial for WordPress users to update the plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.
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