CVE-2024-13890: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in sksdev Allow PHP Execute
The Allow PHP Execute plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to allowing PHP code to be entered by all users for whom unfiltered HTML is allowed. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to inject PHP code into posts and pages.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13890 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Allow PHP Execute WordPress plugin by sksdev. It arises from improper control of code generation (CWE-94), allowing authenticated users with Editor or higher roles who can use unfiltered HTML to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code within WordPress posts and pages. This can lead to full compromise of the affected site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0. There is no vendor-provided patch or advisory linked in the data, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Editor-level or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the WordPress server. This can lead to complete site compromise, including data theft, site defacement, or further pivoting within the hosting environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level and higher user permissions carefully, especially regarding the use of unfiltered HTML. Consider disabling or removing the Allow PHP Execute plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository for an official patch.
CVE-2024-13890: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in sksdev Allow PHP Execute
Description
The Allow PHP Execute plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to allowing PHP code to be entered by all users for whom unfiltered HTML is allowed. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to inject PHP code into posts and pages.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13890 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Allow PHP Execute WordPress plugin by sksdev. It arises from improper control of code generation (CWE-94), allowing authenticated users with Editor or higher roles who can use unfiltered HTML to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code within WordPress posts and pages. This can lead to full compromise of the affected site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0. There is no vendor-provided patch or advisory linked in the data, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Editor-level or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the WordPress server. This can lead to complete site compromise, including data theft, site defacement, or further pivoting within the hosting environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level and higher user permissions carefully, especially regarding the use of unfiltered HTML. Consider disabling or removing the Allow PHP Execute plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository for an official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-19T19:15:18.599Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d19b7ef31ef0b56df14
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:43:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:25:35 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:58:11 AM
Views: 24
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