CVE-2025-8878: Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress <= 4.16.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
The The Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.4. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running doshortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-8878?
CVE-2025-8878 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the risk of arbitrary shortcode execution.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8878?
To fix CVE-2025-8878, update the ProfilePress plugin to the latest version beyond 4.16.4.
What versions of ProfilePress are affected by CVE-2025-8878?
CVE-2025-8878 affects all versions of the ProfilePress plugin up to and including 4.16.4.
What kind of exploit does CVE-2025-8878 allow?
CVE-2025-8878 allows for arbitrary shortcode execution, which could lead to unauthorized actions on the website.
Who is the vendor of the software affected by CVE-2025-8878?
The vendor of the software affected by CVE-2025-8878 is ProfilePress.