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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-13812
CVE-2024-13812:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Anps Theme plugin for WordPress contains an arbitrary shortcode execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-13812) affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.1. The vulnerability was disclosed on April 26, 2025. This security issue impacts the plugin's functionality that handles shortcode execution (NVD, Wiz).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper validation of values before executing the do_shortcode function. The security flaw is classified as a Code Injection vulnerability (CWE-94). The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N (NVD, Wiz).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access to data and manipulation of website content (NVD, Wiz).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users of the Anps Theme plugin should upgrade to a version newer than 1.1.1 once available. Until then, website administrators should consider implementing additional security measures or temporarily disabling the plugin if possible (Wiz).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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