WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2025-48169 Deferred

Code Engine: Code execution

Code Engine is affected by code execution. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account.

CVE / CNA score 9.9 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Code Engine
Plugin slug
code-engine
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Aug 20, 2025
Weakness
CWE-94 — Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

This CVE was published Aug 20, 2025 and is one of 3 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Code Engine to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Jordy Meow Code Engine code-engine allows Remote Code Inclusion.This issue affects Code Engine: from n/a through <= 0.3.3.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources