What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Verification SMS with TargetSMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.5 via the 'targetvr_ajax_handler' function. This is due to a lack of validation on the type of function that can be called. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute any callable function on the site, such as phpinfo().
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Verification SMS with TargetSMS versions 1.5 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code on the site. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and potentially other connected systems.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An attacker can execute malicious code, potentially compromising the entire site and connected systems.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the vulnerable application; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 24, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated