CVE-2025-2802 describes an arbitrary shortcode execution vulnerability in the LayoutBoxx plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 0.3.1. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes due to improper validation of user-supplied input before the do_shortcode function is called. With a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low complexity and no user interaction, potentially leading to low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layoutboxx | LayoutBoxx | >= 0, <= 0.3.1CNA affecteddefault unaffected |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.