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CVE-2026-92807: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in pdfcrowd Save as PDF Plugin by PDFCrowd

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-92807cvecve-2026-92807cwe-94
Published: 09/19/2026 (09/19/2026, 02:27:13 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: pdfcrowd
Product: Save as PDF Plugin by PDFCrowd

Description

The Save as PDF Plugin by PDFCrowd for WordPress up to version 4.6.1 contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to invoke arbitrary PHP functions via the pdf_created_callback shortcode attribute. This occurs because user-supplied shortcode attributes are unsafely copied and later decrypted and executed without proper validation or capability checks. This flaw can lead to disclosure of sensitive plugin credentials and further server-side compromise.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

pdfcrowd

Save as PDF Plugin by PDFCrowd

Affected versions
>=0 <=4.6.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/19/2026, 03:01:30 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-92807 is a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) in the Save as PDF Plugin by PDFCrowd for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.6.1. The vulnerability arises from the eval_shortcode() function copying shortcode attributes without sanitization or allowlist enforcement into a custom options array, which is AES-encrypted and embedded in button HTML. When this encrypted blob is POSTed to an unauthenticated AJAX endpoint, it is decrypted and the pdf_created_callback option is invoked as a PHP callable without any is_callable() check, allowlist, or capability verification. Authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges can supply arbitrary callbacks that get executed server-side, enabling disclosure of stored API credentials or further abuse.

Potential Impact

An attacker with Contributor-level access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP functions or static methods on the server, potentially disclosing sensitive information such as the site's PDFCrowd API key and username. This can lead to full server-side compromise, data leakage, and unauthorized actions within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability does not require UI interaction and can be triggered via crafted shortcode attributes and replayed encrypted blobs.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users should check the vendor advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Save as PDF Plugin by PDFCrowd if possible. Monitor for plugin updates that address this issue.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-09-16T19:48:03.924Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aadf7aa55bf5e2cf501d54c

Added to database: 09/19/2026, 02:47:06 UTC

Last enriched: 09/19/2026, 03:01:30 UTC

Last updated: 09/19/2026, 04:55:27 UTC

Views: 7

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