CVE-2023-4994

Description

The Allow PHP in Posts and Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server.

9.9

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.09% Top 25%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: hit-reach Allow PHP in Posts and Pages

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3d8b4bb6-3715-40c1-8140-7fcf874ccec3?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/allow-php-in-posts-and-pages/trunk/allowphp.php#L373	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4994?: CVE-2023-4994 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4994?: To fix CVE-2023-4994, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-4994 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-4994 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4994?: CVE-2023-4994 affects hit-reach Allow PHP in Posts and Pages.

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