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CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
What the vulnerability does
WordPress Insert PHP plugin versions before 3.3.1 contain a PHP code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting malicious shortcodes through the WordPress REST API. Attackers can send POST requests to the wp-json/wp/v2/posts endpoint with crafted content containing insert_php shortcodes to include and execute remote PHP files on the server.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Woody Code Snippets before version 3.3.1 contains a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the site without user interaction. The vulnerability exists in how the plugin processes and executes code snippets, enabling remote code execution through network requests.
What an attacker can do
Run arbitrary PHP code on the site and take complete control of it.
Potential impact on your site
Complete site compromise; attacker can steal data, modify content, create admin accounts, or deface the site.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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