What the vulnerability does
01Description
The The REHub - Price Comparison, Multi Vendor Marketplace Wordpress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 19.9.7. 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 REHub WordPress theme contains a code injection vulnerability in versions up to 19.9.7. An unauthenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without user interaction. This allows complete compromise of the WordPress installation, including data theft and malware installation. Site owners must update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the site and take full control of the WordPress installation.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete site compromise, data theft, malware installation, and potential spread to site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 6, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated