CVE-2022-24663 Remote Code Execution by Subscriber+ users via WordPress shortcode

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary PHP code via shortcodes in the PHP Everywhere plugin, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-24663?

CVE-2022-24663 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Alexander Fuchs PHP Everywhere, published on 16 Feb 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP Everywhere <= 2.0.3 included functionality that allowed execution of PHP Code Snippets via WordPress shortcodes, which can be used by any authenticated user.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24663?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Everywhere Project Php Everywhere.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24663?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24663 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-24663 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24663 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjvj-j3f4-jvjr.

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