CVE-2023-6999
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CVE-2023-6999 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Podsfoundation | Pods | < 2.7.31.2 |
| Podsfoundation | Pods | >= 2.8, < 2.8.23.2 |
| Podsfoundation | Pods | >= 2.9, < 2.9.19.2 |
| Podsfoundation | Pods | >= 3.0.0, < 3.0.10.2 |
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Timeline
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