CVE-2023-5201

Description

The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server. This requires the [php] shortcode setting to be enabled on the vulnerable site.

9.9

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 6.66% Top 10%

Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: brazenlygeek OpenHook

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37b9ed0e-5af2-47c1-b2da-8d103e4c31bf?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.0/inc/shortcodes.php#L28	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.1/inc/shortcodes.php?rev=2972840#L24	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5201?: CVE-2023-5201 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5201?: To fix CVE-2023-5201, 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-2023-5201 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-5201 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5201?: CVE-2023-5201 affects brazenlygeek OpenHook.

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