CVE-2025-48169 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-48169: WordPress Code Engine Plugin <= 0.3.3 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability

Vendor Jordy Meow
Product Code Engine
Weakness CWE-94 · Code injection
Published August 20, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Jordy Meow Code Engine code-engine allows Remote Code Inclusion.This issue affects Code Engine: from n/a through <= 0.3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Code Engine versions 0.3.3 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the site. An attacker with low-level access can inject and run malicious code with full system privileges. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site with full system privileges.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the site and server; attacker can read, modify, or delete all data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-level user account; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 20, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated