What is the severity of CVE-2025-2803?

CVE-2025-2803 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary shortcode execution.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2803?

To fix CVE-2025-2803, update the So-Called Air Quotes plugin to the latest version beyond 0.1.

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-2803 facilitate?

CVE-2025-2803 can facilitate attacks allowing unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code via shortcodes.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-2803?

All users of the So-Called Air Quotes plugin for WordPress running version 0.1 or earlier are affected by CVE-2025-2803.

Is CVE-2025-2803 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2025-2803 is relatively easy to exploit for attackers familiar with WordPress shortcode functionalities.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-2803

high

7.3

CWE

EPSS

0.149%

29/3/2025

CVE-2025-2803: So-Called Air Quotes <= 0.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

First published: Sat Mar 29 2025(Updated: )

The So-Called Air Quotes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 0.1. 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
So-Called Air Quotes	<=0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2803?
CVE-2025-2803 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary shortcode execution.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2803?
To fix CVE-2025-2803, update the So-Called Air Quotes plugin to the latest version beyond 0.1.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-2803 facilitate?
CVE-2025-2803 can facilitate attacks allowing unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code via shortcodes.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-2803?
All users of the So-Called Air Quotes plugin for WordPress running version 0.1 or earlier are affected by CVE-2025-2803.
Is CVE-2025-2803 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2025-2803 is relatively easy to exploit for attackers familiar with WordPress shortcode functionalities.

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