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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
The The WordPress Popular Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 7.1.0. 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
WP Popular Posts versions 7.1.0 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. This affects the plugin's core functionality and could lead to site compromise.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute arbitrary code on the WordPress site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
An attacker can run malicious code on your site, potentially stealing data, modifying content, or taking full control.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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