CVE-2024-31114 WordPress Shortcode Addons <= 3.2.5 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-31114?

CVE-2024-31114 is a critical vulnerability in biplob018 Shortcode Addons, published on 31 Mar 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-31114 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-31114 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-31114?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-31114 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.1 Published 31 Mar 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can upload malicious files to execute arbitrary code on WordPress sites using the Shortcode Addons plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-31114?

CVE-2024-31114 is a critical vulnerability in biplob018 Shortcode Addons, published on 31 Mar 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in biplob018 Shortcode Addons.This issue affects Shortcode Addons: from n/a through 3.2.5.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-31114?

How do I fix CVE-2024-31114?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-31114 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-31114 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-31114 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vh56-p826-446q.