MainWP Code Snippets Extension: Code execution
MainWP Code Snippets Extension 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.
- Component
- MainWP Code Snippets Extension
- Plugin slug
mainwp-code-snippets-extension- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- May 17, 2024
This CVE was published May 17, 2024 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update MainWP Code Snippets Extension 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 MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects MainWP Code Snippets Extension: from n/a through 4.0.2.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H