Critical severity9.9NVD Advisory· Published Sep 30, 2023· Updated Apr 8, 2026
CVE-2023-5201
CVE-2023-5201
Description
The OpenHook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 via the 'php' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to execute code on the server. This requires the [php] shortcode setting to be enabled on the vulnerable site.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:rickbeckman:openhook:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:rickbeckman:openhook:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*:*range: <=4.3.0
- (no CPE)range: <=4.3.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.0/inc/shortcodes.phpnvdThird Party Advisory
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/thesis-openhook/tags/4.3.1/inc/shortcodes.phpnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37b9ed0e-5af2-47c1-b2da-8d103e4c31bfnvdThird Party Advisory
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