CVE-2025-48169CWE-94

WordPress Code Engine Plugin <= 0.3.3 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability

Critical · published August 20, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
38.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A gaping hole in the Jordy Meow Code Engine could allow an attacker to run any command they want — it’s like handing a key to your server without even asking! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant kitchen where anyone can waltz in and change the menu. If the chef doesn’t properly check who gets access, anyone could order something utterly disastrous! An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute any code on the server, potentially stealing sensitive data, corrupting files, or even taking complete control of the system. Imagine the chaos as they whip up a recipe for disaster without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant kitchen where anyone can waltz in and change the menu. If the chef doesn’t properly check who gets access, anyone could order something utterly disastrous! This code injection vulnerability in the Code Engine allows remote code inclusion, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands due to improper control of code generation. It affects versions up to and including 0.3.3, leaving installations exposed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute any code on the server, potentially stealing sensitive data, corrupting files, or even taking complete control of the system. Imagine the chaos as they whip up a recipe for disaster without breaking a sweat! Update the Code Engine immediately to the latest version beyond 0.3.3. Review your code to ensure that proper input validation and sanitation measures are in place to prevent such exploits. Don't forget to audit your server for any signs of unauthorized access! You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability will boost your security and keep your systems safe — let's get to it! 🛡️

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
0.00454 · 38.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2025-08-20T08:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 08:03Z
    WordPress Code Engine Plugin <= 0.3.3 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability
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