CVE-2025-8105: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in pencidesign Soledad
The The Soledad theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.7. 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-2025-8105 is a code injection vulnerability in the Soledad WordPress theme by pencidesign. The theme improperly validates input before executing shortcodes via the do_shortcode function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 8.6.7. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker can execute arbitrary shortcodes without authentication, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. This could allow unauthorized actions within the site context depending on the shortcode capabilities.
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 restricting shortcode execution in the Soledad theme or applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or access controls if feasible.
CVE-2025-8105: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in pencidesign Soledad
Description
The The Soledad theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.7. 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-2025-8105 is a code injection vulnerability in the Soledad WordPress theme by pencidesign. The theme improperly validates input before executing shortcodes via the do_shortcode function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 8.6.7. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker can execute arbitrary shortcodes without authentication, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. This could allow unauthorized actions within the site context depending on the shortcode capabilities.
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 restricting shortcode execution in the Soledad theme or applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or access controls if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-24T00:47:10.124Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68a068e4ad5a09ad0079fbdf
Added to database: 8/16/2025, 11:17:56 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:49:32 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:21:38 AM
Views: 273
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