undsgn Uncode Core Plugin up to 2.9.1.6 on WordPress Shortcode code injection

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in undsgn Uncode Core Plugin up to 2.9.1.6 on WordPress. This affects an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-13689. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in undsgn Uncode Core Plugin up to 2.9.1.6 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Uncode Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

The weakness was presented by Michael Mazzolini. The advisory is shared for download at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-13689 since 01/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/18/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• undsgn

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• Uncode Core Plugin

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• 2.9.1.0
• 2.9.1.1
• 2.9.1.2
• 2.9.1.3
• 2.9.1.4
• 2.9.1.5
• 2.9.1.6

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