CVE-2017-20251

Published: Giu 09, 2026 Last Modified: Giu 09, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
CRITICAL 9,3
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
CRITICAL 9,8
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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WordPress Insert PHP plugin versions before 3.3.1 contain a PHP code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting malicious shortcodes through the WordPress REST API. Attackers can send POST requests to the wp-json/wp/v2/posts endpoint with crafted content containing insert_php shortcodes to include and execute remote PHP files on the server.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0007
Percentile
0,2th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 6 Days)

94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control Integrity Confidentiality Availability Non-Repudiation
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Hide Activities
Applicable Platforms
Languages: Interpreted
Technologies: AI/ML
View CWE Details
https://fr.wordpress.org/plugins/insert-php/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41308
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-insert-php-plugin-php-code-injec…