CVE-2024-9839: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in uiuxlab Uix Slideshow
The The Uix Slideshow plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.5. 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-2024-9839 describes a code injection vulnerability in the Uix Slideshow WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.6.5). The issue arises because the plugin executes user-supplied shortcodes without proper validation before invoking do_shortcode, enabling unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes. This improper control of code generation (CWE-94) can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, indicating a high severity level with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to partial compromise of site confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable unauthorized actions or code execution within the context of the affected plugin and WordPress installation.
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 Uix Slideshow plugin if it is not essential. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2024-9839: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in uiuxlab Uix Slideshow
Description
The The Uix Slideshow plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.5. 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-2024-9839 describes a code injection vulnerability in the Uix Slideshow WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.6.5). The issue arises because the plugin executes user-supplied shortcodes without proper validation before invoking do_shortcode, enabling unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes. This improper control of code generation (CWE-94) can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, indicating a high severity level with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to partial compromise of site confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable unauthorized actions or code execution within the context of the affected plugin and WordPress installation.
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 Uix Slideshow plugin if it is not essential. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-10T20:21:28.637Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b61b7ef31ef0b554ce2
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:48:35 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:29:16 AM
Views: 11
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