CVE-2025-48140CWE-94

WordPress MetalpriceAPI plugin <= 1.1.4 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability

Critical · published June 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A code injection vulnerability lurks in MetalpriceAPI, potentially allowing attackers to unleash malicious code with devastating ease! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that accepts any recipe without checking the source — one rogue chef can slip in a recipe that ruins the entire menu. In this case, an attacker can inject harmful code into MetalpriceAPI, leading to serious consequences. An attacker could execute arbitrary code, gaining control over the server and compromising sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, modifying or deleting data, and potentially spreading malicious payloads across systems. The ramifications are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that accepts any recipe without checking the source — one rogue chef can slip in a recipe that ruins the entire menu. In this case, an attacker can inject harmful code into MetalpriceAPI, leading to serious consequences. This vulnerability allows for improper control over code generation, enabling code injection in MetalpriceAPI versions from n/a to 1.1.4. Attackers can manipulate input to execute harmful commands on the server.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code, gaining control over the server and compromising sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, modifying or deleting data, and potentially spreading malicious payloads across systems. The ramifications are absolutely devastating! Immediately upgrade to the patched version of MetalpriceAPI 1.1.5 or later to mitigate this risk. Additionally, implement input validation to ensure only safe commands are processed. Regularly review and audit your API for any suspicious activity. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll protect your systems and reclaim your security hero status! 🛡️

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
0.00425 · 35.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2025-06-09T15:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUN 15:53Z
    WordPress MetalpriceAPI plugin <= 1.1.4 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability
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