Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25447 is a critical code injection issue in the WordPress Widget Wrangler plugin through version 2.3.9. If abused, it could let a highly privileged authenticated user execute code and fully compromise the site. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high-priority for any site using this plugin, especially public-facing or revenue-impacting WordPress properties. Prioritize inventory and remediation, but avoid assuming mass exploitation from the provided evidence.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-94 improper control of code generation in Jonathan Daggerhart Widget Wrangler. CVSS 3.1 is 9.1: network exploitable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Widget Wrangler plugin at version 2.3.9 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires high privileges, reducing broad internet drive-by risk but raising concern for compromised admin accounts or malicious insiders.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Public details identify remote code execution/code injection, but no safe, source-grounded exploit conditions beyond the CVSS vector are available here.
Researcher notes
Key gap: sources do not provide patch version, exploit proof, or detailed vulnerable code path. Analysis should stay anchored to CVE metadata and Patchstack’s advisory entry. Validate plugin presence and version before escalating incident response.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Widget Wrangler plugin.
- Identify installations running Widget Wrangler 2.3.9 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress.org, and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or advisories.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Limit WordPress administrator access to trusted, MFA-protected accounts.
- Review recent administrator activity for unexpected plugin or widget changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Widget Wrangler is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against affected versions through 2.3.9.
- Verify remediation status after update, removal, or disablement.
- Review access logs and admin audit logs for suspicious high-privilege activity.
- Confirm privileged WordPress accounts use MFA and least privilege.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.36Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.