Pods - Custom Content Types and Fields - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution
Strategic Overview
2.7.31 – < 3.0.10.2 · 3 branchesCVE-2023-6999Vulnerability Overview
The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Exxecution via shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.10 (with the exception of 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access or higher, to execute code on the server.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2, 3.0.10.2 --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
External References
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