CVE-2025-2803: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in davemacd So-Called Air Quotes
The So-Called Air Quotes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 0.1. 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
CVE-2025-2803 identifies a code injection vulnerability in the davemacd So-Called Air Quotes WordPress plugin (version 0.1 and earlier). The plugin improperly validates input before executing do_shortcode, enabling unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.3, indicating high severity. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes on the affected WordPress site, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of site content, or denial of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable or remove the So-Called Air Quotes plugin if it is in use, or restrict access to trusted users only. Monitor official davemacd or WordPress security channels for updates regarding a patch or mitigation.
CVE-2025-2803: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in davemacd So-Called Air Quotes
Description
The So-Called Air Quotes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 0.1. 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
CVE-2025-2803 identifies a code injection vulnerability in the davemacd So-Called Air Quotes WordPress plugin (version 0.1 and earlier). The plugin improperly validates input before executing do_shortcode, enabling unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.3, indicating high severity. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes on the affected WordPress site, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of site content, or denial of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable or remove the So-Called Air Quotes plugin if it is in use, or restrict access to trusted users only. Monitor official davemacd or WordPress security channels for updates regarding a patch or mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-25T21:32:09.084Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b25b7ef31ef0b54ea2b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:16:40 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:10:12 PM
Views: 11
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