PatchTheCVECVE-2024-4037: The WP Photo Album Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up
CVE-2024-4037 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp photo album plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Photo Album Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.7.02.003. This is due to the plugin allowing unauthenticated users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2024-05-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-4037?
wp photo album plus: upgrade to 8.7.00.004. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-4037 being exploited?
CVE-2024-4037 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-2024-4037 affect?
CVE-2024-4037 affects wp photo album plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The WP Photo Album Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.7.02.003. This is due to the plugin allowing unauthenticated users to execute an action that does not proper
How urgent is CVE-2024-4037?
Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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