WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2022-3359 Modified

Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: Code execution

Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme 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 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Plugin slug
shortcodes-and-extra-features-for-phlox-theme
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Dec 12, 2022
Weakness
Not assigned

This CVE was published Dec 12, 2022 and is one of 4 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme 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

The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme WordPress plugin before 2.10.7 unserializes the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection when a user imports (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

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

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources