Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-6784 affects the WordPress Code Engine plugin. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher may be able to run code on the web server through the plugin shortcode. For affected sites, this can lead to full site compromise, data exposure, and service disruption.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any WordPress site using this plugin with multiple or untrusted content contributors. Prioritize internet-facing business sites, membership sites, and environments where contributor accounts may be compromised. If the plugin is not installed, this CVE does not apply.
Technical view
The issue is remote code execution in Code Engine for WordPress, reported in versions up to and including 0.3.5. The flaw is tied to insufficient restriction of code-injection functionality exposed through the 'code-engine' shortcode. CVSS is 8.8, CWE-77, with low-privileged authenticated access required and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Code Engine plugin installed at version 0.3.5 or older and users who can authenticate as Contributor or higher. Sites allowing public registration, many authors, contractors, or compromised user accounts face higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated account with Contributor-level privileges or above. The impact is severe because successful abuse can execute server-side code, but the initial access requirement narrows the attack surface.
Researcher notes
The public record states Code Engine versions up to and including 0.3.5 are affected. The structured affected data in the source bundle is sparse, so validate against local plugin metadata and vendor references. No exploit details or active exploitation evidence were present in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Code Engine plugin and installed version.
- If version is 0.3.5 or older, update to a vendor-fixed release if available.
- If no fixed release is available, disable or remove the plugin pending vendor guidance.
- Restrict Contributor or higher roles to trusted users only.
- Review recent content changes and server activity for suspicious shortcode use.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Code Engine is installed on each WordPress site.
- Check whether the installed version is 0.3.5 or older.
- Review WordPress users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Verify the plugin is updated beyond the affected range or disabled.
- Review Wordfence and WordPress Trac references for current vendor status.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9WordfenceVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- Source timelineWordfence
Vendor Notified
- Source timelineWordfence
Disclosed
- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1a5f970a-e6a0-4dc7-8e99-342a32f5fd49?source=cveCVE reference, Wordfence
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3345666CVE reference, Wordfence
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.