CVE-2024-13812: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Anps Anps Theme plugin
The The Anps Theme plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. 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
The Anps Theme plugin for WordPress contains a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) where user input is not properly validated before being passed to the do_shortcode function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.1.1 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which may lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of data within the WordPress site. There is no indication of availability impact. Known exploits in the wild have not been reported. The medium CVSS score reflects the potential for limited confidentiality and integrity compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible. Monitor official Anps and WordPress security channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-13812: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Anps Anps Theme plugin
Description
The The Anps Theme plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. 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
The Anps Theme plugin for WordPress contains a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) where user input is not properly validated before being passed to the do_shortcode function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.1.1 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which may lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of data within the WordPress site. There is no indication of availability impact. Known exploits in the wild have not been reported. The medium CVSS score reflects the potential for limited confidentiality and integrity compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible. Monitor official Anps and WordPress security channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-30T20:25:34.428Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d983dc4522896dcbef788
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:17 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:22:19 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 11:23:33 PM
Views: 69
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