CVE-2024-13890: The Allow PHP Execute plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and incl

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-13890 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting allow php execute. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Allow PHP Execute plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to allowing PHP code to be entered by all users for whom unfiltered HTML is allowed. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to inject PHP code into posts and pages.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2025-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: sksdev

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-08 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sksdev allow php execute DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy allow-php-execute || rpm -q allow-php-execute || allow-php-execute --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison allow-php-execute sudo apt install allow-php-execute=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold allow-php-execute

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list allow-php-execute sudo dnf downgrade allow-php-execute-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add allow-php-execute

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.

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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-2024-13890?

allow php execute: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13890 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13890 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-2024-13890 affect?

CVE-2024-13890 affects allow php execute. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Allow PHP Execute plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to allowing PHP code to be entered by all users for whom unfiltered HTML is allowed. This makes it possibl

How urgent is CVE-2024-13890?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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