CVE-2024-10640 HIGH

CVE-2024-10640: The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce <= 1.4.2.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

Vendor Realmag777
Product FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-94 · Code injection
Published November 9, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2.2. 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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce versions 1.4.2.2 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without user interaction. This allows complete control over the WooCommerce store, including data theft and malware installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute arbitrary code on the WooCommerce site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal customer data, modify prices, inject malware, or take full control of your store.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 9, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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