CVE-2023-5201

OpenHook <= 4.3.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Remote Code Execution via Shortcode

Published Sep 30, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 9.9 Critical EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server. This requires the [php] shortcode setting to be enabled on the vulnerable site.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-57532 The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server. This requires the [php] shortcode setting to be enabled on the vulnerable site.
History
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Title OpenHook <= 4.3.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Remote Code Execution via Shortcode
Weaknesses CWE-94
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 4:46 PM
Reserved
Sep 26, 2023, 1:05 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 30, 2023, 3:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:48 AM