CVE-2023-6999: The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Exxecution via sh

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6999 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting pods. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Exxecution via shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.10 (with the exception of 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access or higher, to execute code on the server.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: podsfoundation

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-09 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

podsfoundation pods UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.31.2 · >= 2.8 and < 2.8.23.2 · >= 2.9 and < 2.9.19.2 · >= 3.0.0 and < 3.0.10.2

Fixed in: 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2, 3.0.10.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pods || rpm -q pods || pods --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.31.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pods

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pods

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pods sudo apt install pods=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.8> sudo apt-mark hold pods

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pods sudo dnf downgrade pods-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.8> sudo dnf versionlock add pods

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-6999?

pods: upgrade to 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2, 3.0.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6999 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6999 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-6999 affect?

CVE-2023-6999 affects pods. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Exxecution via shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.10 (with the exception of 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2). This makes it possible

How urgent is CVE-2023-6999?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-1446 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.2.8.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL st
CVE-2024-9883 MEDIUM 4.8 UPGRADE The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.2.7.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow
CVE-2024-11849 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.2.8.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow
CVE-2023-6967 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via shortcode i
CVE-2023-6965 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all

References

← Back to latest CVEs