CVE-2026-14900 in Cost Calculator Builder PRO Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/29/2026
The Cost Calculator Builder PRO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.3 via the js_to_php function. This is due to insufficient sanitization of the orderDetails[*].originalValue field, which is injected verbatim into a calculator formula string passed to PHP eval() inside js_to_php(), with the regex allow-list in evaluateFormula() only filtering alphanumeric tokens and leaving non-word punctuation characters intact. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The only authentication barrier is a nonce check, but the required nonce is publicly emitted on every front-end page via the wp_head hook, making it freely obtainable by unauthenticated visitors. Payloads must be non-word XOR gadgets to bypass sanitization.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2026
The vulnerability in the Cost Calculator Builder PRO WordPress plugin represents a critical remote code execution flaw affecting all versions through 4.0.3 that stems from improper input validation and sanitization practices within the js_to_php function. This vulnerability operates through a dangerous code injection vector where the orderDetails[*].originalValue field is directly incorporated into calculator formulas without adequate sanitization, creating an environment where malicious payloads can be executed on the target server. The technical implementation relies on PHP's eval() function to process these formulas, which inherently creates a dangerous execution path when user-supplied data enters the evaluation context without proper filtering or escaping mechanisms.
The exploitation mechanism leverages a flawed regular expression allow-list in the evaluateFormula() function that only filters alphanumeric characters while permitting non-word punctuation characters to pass through unchecked. This design flaw allows attackers to inject malicious code sequences that bypass the sanitization process, as the filtering system fails to account for the full spectrum of potentially dangerous characters that could be used in code execution contexts. The vulnerability specifically targets the regex pattern matching approach which, while intended to provide security, actually creates a false sense of protection by leaving dangerous punctuation characters unfiltered and executable within the PHP evaluation context.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and affects any unauthenticated attacker who can access the front-end pages of a WordPress site running the vulnerable plugin. The authentication barrier provided by the nonce check becomes ineffective because the required nonce values are publicly exposed through the wp_head hook on every page load, making them freely accessible to any visitor without requiring authentication or authorization. This public exposure of nonces removes any meaningful access control and allows attackers to craft valid requests that would normally require proper authentication, effectively eliminating the primary security mechanism designed to prevent unauthorized code execution.
The exploitation requires payloads to utilize non-word XOR gadgets to successfully bypass the sanitization filters, indicating that attackers must carefully craft their malicious input to avoid detection by the incomplete filtering system. This approach demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how to circumvent the regex-based filtering while maintaining the structural integrity required for code execution within the eval() context. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code) and represents a classic example of unsafe dynamic code evaluation where user input directly influences executable code paths. This weakness maps directly to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell) and similar execution techniques that leverage web application vulnerabilities for remote code execution.
Mitigation strategies must address both the immediate security flaw and the broader architectural issues in the plugin's implementation. The primary fix involves implementing comprehensive input sanitization that properly escapes or filters all non-alphanumeric characters from user-supplied data before it enters any dynamic evaluation context, rather than relying on incomplete regex allow-listing approaches. Additionally, removing or properly securing the nonce exposure through wp_head hook is essential to eliminate the authentication bypass vector. The plugin should also implement proper access controls and authentication checks for any functions that could lead to code execution, rather than depending on publicly available nonces as security mechanisms. Organizations should consider immediate patching of affected versions or complete removal of the vulnerable plugin until proper security fixes are implemented and verified through comprehensive testing procedures.