CVE-2025-68897CWE-94code-injection

CVE-2025-68897

Critical · published December 29, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
25.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single line of malicious code can turn your IF AS Shortcode plugin into a playground for attackers! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky chef who swaps out the recipe ingredients without anyone noticing — just one wrong ingredient can spoil the whole dish! 🍽️ With this code injection vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your site, potentially leading to full system compromise. Imagine them crafting a hidden command that changes everything from site content to accessing sensitive data — it's as severe as it sounds!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef who swaps out the recipe ingredients without anyone noticing — just one wrong ingredient can spoil the whole dish! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from the IF AS Shortcode plugin failing to properly control the code generation process, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the WordPress environment.

What to do

With this code injection vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your site, potentially leading to full system compromise. Imagine them crafting a hidden command that changes everything from site content to accessing sensitive data — it's as severe as it sounds! Immediately update the IF AS Shortcode plugin to version 1.2 or later to fix this vulnerability. It's also crucial to review your code and ensure all inputs are properly sanitized and validated to prevent exploitation. 🛡️ This is fixable! Update your plugin and you'll keep your site safe and sound. You've got this! 💪

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
0.00332 · 25.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2025-12-29T21:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 DEC 15:55Z
    WordPress IF AS Shortcode plugin <= 1.2 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
    cvelistv5