What the vulnerability does
01Description
The The WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0.4. 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 WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin through version 1.2.0.4 contains a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the site. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary PHP code on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An attacker can read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt site availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 11, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated