CVE-2024-9578: The Hide Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to do_shortcode bein

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9578?

hide links: upgrade to newer than 1.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9578 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9578 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-2024-9578 affect?

CVE-2024-9578 affects hide links. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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 att

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9578?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9578 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting hide links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-11-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: avovkdesign

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-13 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

avovkdesign hide links UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hide-links || rpm -q hide-links || hide-links --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hide-links

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hide-links

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-2024-9578?

hide links: upgrade to newer than 1.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9578 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9578 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-2024-9578 affect?

CVE-2024-9578 affects hide links. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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 att

How urgent is CVE-2024-9578?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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