CVE-2025-6784 Code Engine <= 0.3.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution
Authenticated attackers with Contributor access can execute arbitrary code on the server via the Code Engine plugin shortcode.
- 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-2025-6784?
CVE-2025-6784 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in tigroumeow Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress, published on 11 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Code Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.5 via the 'code-engine' shortcode. This is due to the plugin not restricting access to the code injecting functionality of the plugin. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6784?
How do I fix CVE-2025-6784?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6784 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-2025-6784 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-6784 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9q92-4hrq-vj96.