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CVE-2023-4994: allow php in posts and pages vulnerability
CVE-2023-4994: critical vulnerability affecting allow php in posts and pages. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator.
- CVSS
- 9.9 CRITICAL
- EPSS
- 51.13%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- allow php in posts and pages
What is known
The Allow PHP in Posts and Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-4994, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.9) affecting allow php in posts and pages, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether allow php in posts and pages is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.