CVE-2026-74851 Pods < 3.3.9.1 - Author+ RCE via Shortcode Display Callback
Authors can execute arbitrary code on the server via shortcode display callbacks in the Pods WordPress plugin when restricted mode is active.
- 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-2026-74851?
CVE-2026-74851 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Unknown Pods, published on 26 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.3.9.1 does not correctly compare a display callback against its list of blocked functions, allowing users with the author role and above to execute arbitrary code on the server. Only sites using the restricted display-callback mode are affected, which is the automatic default on installations whose first Pods version predates 3.1.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-74851?
How do I fix CVE-2026-74851?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-74851 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-2026-74851 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-74851 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqrq-6pwc-6v3j.