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Hide Links Vulnerabilities

1 known security issue reported for the Hide Links WordPress plugin. Most recent disclosed Nov 12, 2024.

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Hide Links <= 1.4.2 - Unauthenticated Shortcode Execution

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The Hide Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to do_shortcode being hooked through the comment_text filter in all versions up to and including 1.4.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes available on the target site.

CVSS:: 5.3
Affected:: up to 1.4.2
Fix:: No patched version reported
Disclosed:: Nov 12, 2024

CVE-2024-9578 on NVD →

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