What is the severity of CVE-2024-13557?

CVE-2024-13557 has a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary shortcode execution, leading to various security risks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13557?

To fix CVE-2024-13557, update the Shortcodes by United Themes plugin to the latest version beyond 5.1.6.

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-13557?

All versions of the Shortcodes by United Themes plugin up to and including 5.1.6 are affected by CVE-2024-13557.

Is user input validated in CVE-2024-13557?

No, CVE-2024-13557 indicates that user input is not properly validated before executing shortcodes, creating a security vulnerability.

What are the potential risks of CVE-2024-13557?

The risks of CVE-2024-13557 include unauthorized shortcode execution, which could lead to data compromise and site integrity issues.

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CVE-2024-13557

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29/3/2025

CVE-2024-13557: Shortcodes by United Themes <= 5.1.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

First published: Sat Mar 29 2025(Updated: )

The Shortcodes by United Themes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.6. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
United Themes Shortcodes	<=5.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13557?
CVE-2024-13557 has a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary shortcode execution, leading to various security risks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13557?
To fix CVE-2024-13557, update the Shortcodes by United Themes plugin to the latest version beyond 5.1.6.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-13557?
All versions of the Shortcodes by United Themes plugin up to and including 5.1.6 are affected by CVE-2024-13557.
Is user input validated in CVE-2024-13557?
No, CVE-2024-13557 indicates that user input is not properly validated before executing shortcodes, creating a security vulnerability.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2024-13557?
The risks of CVE-2024-13557 include unauthorized shortcode execution, which could lead to data compromise and site integrity issues.

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