CVE-2024-13812 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-13812: Anps Theme plugin <= 1.1.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

Vendor Anps
Product Anps Theme plugin
Weakness CWE-94 · Code injection
Published April 26, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
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:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The The Anps Theme plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. 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 Anps Theme plugin for WordPress contains a code injection vulnerability in versions up to 1.1.1. An attacker can inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without authentication. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation, allowing malicious code to be processed and run. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without needing to log in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can modify site content, steal data, or take full control of your WordPress installation.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 26, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated