CVE-2024-10952: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in wpkube Authors List
The The Authors List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via update_authors_list_ajax AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10952 is a code injection vulnerability in the Authors List plugin for WordPress (wpkube) affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.4. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the update_authors_list_ajax AJAX action, which is then processed by WordPress's do_shortcode function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to code execution within the context of the WordPress site. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized execution of arbitrary shortcodes by unauthenticated attackers, potentially resulting in partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level each.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. There is no official patch or fix link provided at this time. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the vulnerable AJAX action if possible or disable the Authors List plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor the vendor's official channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2024-10952: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in wpkube Authors List
Description
The The Authors List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via update_authors_list_ajax AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10952 is a code injection vulnerability in the Authors List plugin for WordPress (wpkube) affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.4. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the update_authors_list_ajax AJAX action, which is then processed by WordPress's do_shortcode function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to code execution within the context of the WordPress site. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized execution of arbitrary shortcodes by unauthenticated attackers, potentially resulting in partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level each.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. There is no official patch or fix link provided at this time. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the vulnerable AJAX action if possible or disable the Authors List plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor the vendor's official channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-06T21:06:11.373Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e03b7ef31ef0b59392e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:47 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:08:59 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 10:09:03 PM
Views: 17
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