CVE-2024-13890: allow php execute Code Injection (CVSS 7.2)

Description

The Allow PHP Execute plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to allowing PHP code to be entered by all users for whom unfiltered HTML is allowed. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to inject PHP code into posts and pages.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sksdev	allow_php_execute	All

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/allow-php-execute/trunk/allow-php-execute.php#L10 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/412c39e9-9378-4c2c-817c-8d37f156af6e?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13890? +

The Allow PHP Execute plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to allowing PHP code to be entered by all users for whom unfiltered HTML is allowed. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to inject PHP code into posts and pages. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-13890? +

CVE-2024-13890 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13890? +

CVE-2024-13890 affects products from sksdev, specifically: allow_php_execute. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-13890? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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