HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-8623
HIGH

CVE-2024-8623

CWE-94Published: September 24, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.3. 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8623 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

pluginus1 product(s)
wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3150646%40wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter&new=3150646%40wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ba584e02-5242-4869-a452-21e6b8995bd8?source=cve

All References (3)

→
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter/trunk/classes/page.php#L248Product
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3150646%40wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter&new=3150646%40wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch
→
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ba584e02-5242-4869-a452-21e6b8995bd8?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-8623
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 24, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-8623 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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