nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5201 CVE-2023-5201
CRITICAL
OpenHook <= 4.3.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Remote Code Execution via Shortcode
Record summary
CVE-2023-5201 has a selected CVSS score of 9.9 (critical).
Description
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.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · Sep 29, 2023 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableNo
Technical impactTotal
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Feb 5, 2025 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
2| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
OpenHookBrowse brazenlygeek / OpenHookDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | Through 4.3.0 | affected |
openhookBrowse rickbeckman / openhook | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
References
4plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.0/inc/shortcodes.php plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.1/inc/shortcodes.php?rev=2972840 wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37b9ed0e-5af2-47c1-b2da-8d103e4c31bf?source=cve