CVE-2025-2802 HIGH

CVE-2025-2802: LayoutBoxx <= 0.3.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

Vendor Layoutboxx
Product LayoutBoxx
Weakness CWE-94 · Code injection
Published May 6, 2025
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 LayoutBoxx plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.1. 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

LayoutBoxx versions 0.3.1 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code over the network. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can run malicious code on your site, potentially stealing data, modifying content, or disrupting service.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 6, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated