CVE-2024-13895: The The Code Snippets CPT plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13895?

code snippets cpt: upgrade to newer than 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13895 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13895 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-13895 affect?

CVE-2024-13895 affects code snippets cpt. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The The Code Snippets CPT plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a val

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13895?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13895 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting code snippets cpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The The Code Snippets CPT plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. 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 authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2025-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: jtsternberg

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

jtsternberg code snippets cpt UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy code-snippets-cpt || rpm -q code-snippets-cpt || code-snippets-cpt --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade code-snippets-cpt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade code-snippets-cpt

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-13895?

code snippets cpt: upgrade to newer than 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13895 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13895 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-2024-13895 affect?

CVE-2024-13895 affects code snippets cpt. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The The Code Snippets CPT plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a val

How urgent is CVE-2024-13895?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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