How severe is CVE-2024-8623?

CVE-2024-8623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-8623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8623?

CVE-2024-8623 affects Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8623?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-8623 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8623 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49302.

When was CVE-2024-8623 published?

CVE-2024-8623 was published on 2024-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8623

CVE-2024-8623 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49302
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter
Published: 2024-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8623?: The The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
How severe is CVE-2024-8623?: CVE-2024-8623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-8623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8623?: CVE-2024-8623 affects Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8623?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-8623 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8623 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49302.
When was CVE-2024-8623 published?: CVE-2024-8623 was published on 2024-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pluginus:wordpress_meta_data_and_taxonomies_filter:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter

CVE-2024-8624 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'meta_key'…
CVE-2021-20781 — High (CVSS 8.8): Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress Meta Data Filter & Taxonomies Filter versions prior to…
CVE-2024-50450 — High (CVSS 7.3): Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in RealMag777 MDTF…
CVE-2024-29763 — High (CVSS 7.1): Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in realmag777…
CVE-2024-12030 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'key'…
CVE-2024-34434 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in realmag777 WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF) allows Code…

All CVEs affecting Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter →

Other CWE-94 (Code Injection) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-57624 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Blocksy Companion Pro <= 2.1.46 versions.
CVE-2026-10134 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.9.3 allows an attacker to read every secret available to the Langflow process, read…
CVE-2026-53576 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Kestra is an open-source, event-driven orchestration platform. Prior to 1.0.45 and 1.3.21, the authentication filter…
CVE-2026-10561 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.9.3 has an vulnerability due to an improper isolation of Python execution combined…
CVE-2026-25470 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in ACPT ACPT (Pro) - Custom Post Types Plugin…
CVE-2026-48836 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Easy Invoice <= 2.1.19 versions.

Browse all CWE-94 (Code Injection) vulnerabilities →