CVE-2024-13557: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in United Themes Shortcodes by United Themes
The Shortcodes by United Themes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.6. 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-2024-13557 is a code injection vulnerability in the Shortcodes by United Themes WordPress plugin (versions up to 5.1.6). The plugin improperly validates input before executing the do_shortcode function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity risk with network attack vector and no required privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the affected WordPress site, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. There is no indication of availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, administrators should monitor for updates from United Themes and apply any official fixes once available. Until then, consider restricting access to vulnerable plugin functionality or disabling the plugin if feasible.
CVE-2024-13557: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in United Themes Shortcodes by United Themes
Description
The Shortcodes by United Themes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.6. 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-2024-13557 is a code injection vulnerability in the Shortcodes by United Themes WordPress plugin (versions up to 5.1.6). The plugin improperly validates input before executing the do_shortcode function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity risk with network attack vector and no required privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the affected WordPress site, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. There is no indication of availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, administrators should monitor for updates from United Themes and apply any official fixes once available. Until then, consider restricting access to vulnerable plugin functionality or disabling the plugin if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-20T21:04:32.733Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e60b7ef31ef0b59f2f2
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:41:32 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:42:30 AM
Views: 18
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