CVE-2023-47840CWE-94

WordPress Qode Essential Addons Plugin <= 1.5.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Critical · published December 29, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A single code injection vulnerability in Qode Essential Addons could turn your site into an open book for attackers! Think of this issue like a waiter who takes your order, but instead of writing it down, he just guesses what you want — any villain can change your website’s content or steal sensitive information as easily as swapping meals in the kitchen! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your server, allowing them to manipulate your site's content, access sensitive data, or even launch further attacks. This could lead to a devastating loss of trust from your users and significant damage to your brand’s reputation.

Put simply

Think of this issue like a waiter who takes your order, but instead of writing it down, he just guesses what you want — any villain can change your website’s content or steal sensitive information as easily as swapping meals in the kitchen! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from improper control of code generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious code into the site when the Qode Essential Addons are used from any version up to 1.5.2.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your server, allowing them to manipulate your site's content, access sensitive data, or even launch further attacks. This could lead to a devastating loss of trust from your users and significant damage to your brand’s reputation. Immediately update Qode Essential Addons to version 1.5.3 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security configurations and implement web application firewalls to mitigate potential threats. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll regain control over your site in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01408 · 72.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2023-12-29T09:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 DEC 09:10Z
    WordPress Qode Essential Addons Plugin <= 1.5.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE)
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