CVE-2024-11038: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in wpbean WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 – Showing Contact Form 7 Popup on Button Click
The The WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 – Showing The Contact Form 7 Popup on Button Click – CF7 Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via wpb_pcf_fire_contact_form AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.5. 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-2024-11038 affects the WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary shortcode execution through the wpb_pcf_fire_contact_form AJAX action. The root cause is improper validation of input before invoking do_shortcode, which can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). It impacts all versions up to and including 1.7.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could enable attackers to run malicious code or commands within the context of the WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
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 WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 plugin if it is not essential. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-11038: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in wpbean WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 – Showing Contact Form 7 Popup on Button Click
Description
The The WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 – Showing The Contact Form 7 Popup on Button Click – CF7 Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via wpb_pcf_fire_contact_form AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.5. 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-2024-11038 affects the WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary shortcode execution through the wpb_pcf_fire_contact_form AJAX action. The root cause is improper validation of input before invoking do_shortcode, which can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). It impacts all versions up to and including 1.7.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could enable attackers to run malicious code or commands within the context of the WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
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 WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 plugin if it is not essential. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-08T23:56:37.944Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e04b7ef31ef0b593adc
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:48 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:54:46 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:20:14 AM
Views: 19
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