CVE-2023-5201
published 2023-09-30CVE-2023-5201: The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows…
PriorityP276high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
ITWVulnCheck KEV
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
1.43%
69.7th percentile
The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server. This requires the [php] shortcode setting to be enabled on the vulnerable site.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| brazenlygeek | openhook | <= 4.3.0 | — |
| rickbeckman | openhook | <= 4.3.0 | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vulncheck9.9CRITICAL
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GHSA
GHSA-52wg-h24c-3wgr: The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-09-30
CVE-2023-5201 [HIGH] CWE-94 GHSA-52wg-h24c-3wgr: The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4
The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server. This requires the [php] shortcode setting to be enabled on the vulnerable site.
VulnCheck
OpenHook plugin for WordPress 'php' shortcode Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vulncheck·2023·CVSS 9.9
CVE-2023-5201 [CRITICAL] OpenHook plugin for WordPress 'php' shortcode Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
OpenHook plugin for WordPress 'php' shortcode Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server. This requires the [php] shortcode setting to be enabled on the vulnerable site.
Affected: rickbeckman openhook
Required Action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Exploitation References: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/thesis-openhook/openhook-430-authenticated-subscriber-remote-code-execution-via-shortcode
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.0/inc/shortcodes.php#L28https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.1/inc/shortcodes.php?rev=2972840#L24https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37b9ed0e-5af2-47c1-b2da-8d103e4c31bf?source=cvehttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.0/inc/shortcodes.php#L28https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.1/inc/shortcodes.php?rev=2972840#L24https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37b9ed0e-5af2-47c1-b2da-8d103e4c31bf?source=cve
2023-09-30
Published
Exploited in the wild