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CVE-2024-8479: simple spoiler vulnerability
CVE-2024-8479: high vulnerability affecting simple spoiler. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 7.3 HIGH
- EPSS
- 43.52%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- simple spoiler
What is known
The The Simple Spoiler plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in versions 1.2 to 1.3. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter('comment_text', 'do_shortcode'); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-8479, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.3) affecting simple spoiler, 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 simple spoiler 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.