CVE-2025-1509

CVE-2025-1509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpguru Show Me The Cookies 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

Description

The The Show Me The Cookies plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. 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-2025-1509?
The The Show Me The Cookies plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. 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-2025-1509?
CVE-2025-1509 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-2025-1509 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-1509?
CVE-2025-1509 affects Wpguru Show Me The Cookies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1509?
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-2025-1509 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-1509 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4445.
When was CVE-2025-1509 published?
CVE-2025-1509 was published on 2025-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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