What the vulnerability does
01Description
The PressMart - Modern Elementor WooCommerce WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.16. 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
The PressMart theme for WordPress contains a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 1.2.16 and requires no user interaction. Attackers can exploit this over the network to compromise site integrity, read sensitive data, or disrupt availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can read data, modify site content, or disrupt the site without needing a user account.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 18, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated