How severe is CVE-2024-9772?

CVE-2024-9772 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-2024-9772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9772?

CVE-2024-9772 affects Uiux Uix Shortcodes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9772?

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-2024-9772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50103.

When was CVE-2024-9772 published?

CVE-2024-9772 was published on 2024-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9772

CVE-2024-9772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uiux Uix Shortcodes 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50103
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Uiux Uix Shortcodes
Published: 2024-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The The Uix Shortcodes – Compatible with Gutenberg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.9. 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-2024-9772?: The The Uix Shortcodes – Compatible with Gutenberg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.9. 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-2024-9772?: CVE-2024-9772 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-2024-9772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9772?: CVE-2024-9772 affects Uiux Uix Shortcodes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9772?: 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-2024-9772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50103.
When was CVE-2024-9772 published?: CVE-2024-9772 was published on 2024-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:uiux:uix_shortcodes:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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