PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9846: The The Enable Shortcodes inside Widgets,Comments and Experts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary
CVE-2024-9846 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting enable shortcodes inside widgets\,comments and experts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The The Enable Shortcodes inside Widgets,Comments and Experts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0. 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 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 | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2024-10-30 |
| 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-2024-9846?
enable shortcodes inside widgets\,comments and experts: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9846 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9846 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-2024-9846 affect?
CVE-2024-9846 affects enable shortcodes inside widgets\,comments and experts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The The Enable Shortcodes inside Widgets,Comments and Experts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action t
How urgent is CVE-2024-9846?
Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action