PT-2022-1624 · WordPress · Php Everywhere

Ramuel Gall · Published 2022-01-04 · Updated 2022-02-24 · CVE-2022-24663

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.9

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions PHP Everywhere versions 2.0.3 and earlier

Description The issue is related to the incorrect management of code generation in the wp ajax parse media shortcode() function of the PHP Everywhere plugin, allowing for the execution of PHP code snippets via WordPress shortcodes. This can be exploited by any authenticated user, potentially enabling a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Recommendations For PHP Everywhere versions 2.0.3 and earlier, consider disabling the wp ajax parse media shortcode() function until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to the PHP Everywhere plugin to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the PHP code execution functionality via WordPress shortcodes in the affected plugin until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Code Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-00854

CVE-2022-24663

Affected Products

Php Everywhere

References · 8

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24663 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-00854 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-24663 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/37600 · Telegram Post
• https://wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/critical-vulnerabilities-in-php-everywhere-allow-remote-code-execution · Note
• https://xakep.ru/2022/02/10/php-everywhere-rce · Note
• https://t.me/tomhunter/763 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/true_secator/2616 · Telegram Post