The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a CWE-94 code injection vulnerability where an unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary shortcodes. This occurs because the plugin does not properly validate input before passing it to the WordPress do_shortcode function, enabling arbitrary shortcode execution. The issue affects all versions up to and including 1.4.2.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution within the WordPress environment. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected website. The CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high-severity impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin if it is not essential. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.