CVE-2024-9581: The Shortcodes AnyWhere plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9581?

shortcodes anywhere: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9581 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9581 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-2024-9581 affect?

CVE-2024-9581 affects shortcodes anywhere. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The Shortcodes AnyWhere plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9581?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9581 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting shortcodes anywhere. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Shortcodes AnyWhere plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. 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 unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: happyplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-10 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

happyplugins shortcodes anywhere UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shortcodes-anywhere || rpm -q shortcodes-anywhere || shortcodes-anywhere --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shortcodes-anywhere

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shortcodes-anywhere

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-2024-9581?

shortcodes anywhere: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9581 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9581 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-2024-9581 affect?

CVE-2024-9581 affects shortcodes anywhere. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The Shortcodes AnyWhere plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value

How urgent is CVE-2024-9581?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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