CVE-2025-2809 HIGH

CVE-2025-2809: azurecurve Shortcodes in Comments <= 2.0.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

Vendor Azurecurve
Product azurecurve Shortcodes in Comments
Weakness CWE-94 · Code injection
Published April 10, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026
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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 azurecurve Shortcodes in Comments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. 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 azurecurve Shortcodes in Comments plugin through version 2.0.2 contains a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code through shortcode processing. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

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 sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt site availability without needing a user account.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 10, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated