CVE-2023-5201
OpenHook <= 4.3.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Remote Code Execution via Shortcode
CVSS Score
9.9
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-94 |
| Vendor | brazenlygeek |
| Product | openhook |
| Published | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
brazenlygeek / OpenHook
0 ≤ 4.3.0
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37b9ed0e-5af2-47c1-b2da-8d103e4c31bf?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.0/inc/shortcodes.php#L28 plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.1/inc/shortcodes.php?rev=2972840#L24
Credits
István Márton