WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
WP Ultimate Review < 2.4.5 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via Reviewer Email
Description
The plugin does not neutralise shortcodes in all of the review fields submitted through its public review form, which is available to unauthenticated visitors, allowing them to execute arbitrary shortcodes when the affected field is displayed, provided user reviews and that field's display are enabled.
Proof of Concept
Affects Plugins
Fixed in 2.4.5 References
CVE
Classification
Type
RCE
OWASP top 10
CWE
CVSS
Miscellaneous
Original Researcher
Erwan LR (WPScan)
Submitter
Erwan LR (WPScan)
Verified
Yes
WPVDB ID
Timeline
Publicly Published
2026-10-20 (about 2 days ago)
Added
2026-10-20 (about 1 day ago)
Last Updated
2026-10-20 (about 1 day ago)
