CVE-2024-12333: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in xTemos Woodmart
The Woodmart theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.0.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode through the woodmart_instagram_ajax_query AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Woodmart theme for WordPress contains a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) where the woodmart_instagram_ajax_query AJAX action does not properly validate user input before executing do_shortcode. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution within the context of the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 8.0.3.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the affected WordPress site. There is no indication of impact to availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official fixes are provided, users should monitor the vendor's announcements for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the woodmart_instagram_ajax_query AJAX action if possible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2024-12333: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in xTemos Woodmart
Description
The Woodmart theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.0.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode through the woodmart_instagram_ajax_query AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Woodmart theme for WordPress contains a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) where the woodmart_instagram_ajax_query AJAX action does not properly validate user input before executing do_shortcode. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution within the context of the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 8.0.3.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the affected WordPress site. There is no indication of impact to availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official fixes are provided, users should monitor the vendor's announcements for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the woodmart_instagram_ajax_query AJAX action if possible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-06T22:28:54.364Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e37b7ef31ef0b597f00
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:39 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:22:30 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:21:37 PM
Views: 23
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