RCE in Uiux Uix Shortcodes
CVE-2024-9772
The The Uix Shortcodes – Compatible with Gutenberg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.9. 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.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.014 (69.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Uiux Uix_shortcodes
- Uiuxlab Uix Shortcodes — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-9772?
- CVE-2024-9772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uiux Uix Shortcodes, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-10-26.
- How severe is CVE-2024-9772?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-9772 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.