Description

WordPress processes shortcodes in user-generated content on block themes. This could allow an attacker to execute shortcodes via submitting comments or other content, allowing them to exploit vulnerabilities that typically require higher permissions. WordPress versions 6.0.x ranging from 6.0 and up to (and including) 6.0.4 are vulnerable.

Remediation

Update to WordPress version 6.0.5 or latest

References

https://wordpress.org/news/2023/05/wordpress-6-2-2-security-release/

Related Vulnerabilities

WordPress Plugin VideoWhisper Video Presentation Arbitrary File Upload (3.31.17)

WordPress Plugin VideoWhisper Video Presentation 'c_status.php' SQL Injection (1.1)

Joomla Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Vulnerability (CVE-2010-2535)

WordPress Plugin Export any WordPress data to XML/CSV SQL Injection (1.3.4)

Apache HTTP Server Improper Locking Vulnerability (CVE-2002-1850)

Severity

High

Classification

CWE-862 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Code Execution