CVE-2024-3105
CVE-2024-3105 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31708
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Woody code snippets – Insert Header Footer Code, AdSense Ads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.0 via the 'insert_php' shortcode. This is due to the plugin not restricting the usage of the functionality to high level authorized users. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-3105?
- The Woody code snippets – Insert Header Footer Code, AdSense Ads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.0 via the 'insert_php' shortcode. This is due to the plugin not restricting the usage of the functionality to high level authorized users. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
- How severe is CVE-2024-3105?
- CVE-2024-3105 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-3105 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-3105?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-3105 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-3105 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31708.
- When was CVE-2024-3105 published?
- CVE-2024-3105 was published on 2024-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/insert-php/trunk/includes/class.plugin.php#L166
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/insert-php/trunk/includes/shortcodes/shortcode-insert-php.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3102522%40insert-php&new=3102522%40insert-php&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/134ad095-b0a0-4f0f-832d-3e558d4a250a?source=cve
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