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CVE-2025-6784: Code Engine <= 0.3.5 - Malicious Code Can Be Run
CVE-2025-6784
CVE-2025-6784
Summary
The Code Engine plugin for WordPress allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access to run malicious code on the server. This can lead to unauthorized actions and data breaches. Update to version 0.3.6 or later to fix this issue.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| tigroumeow | code engine – php snippets, ai functions & automation for wordpress | <= 0.3.5 |
Original title
The Code Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.5 via the 'code-engine' shortcode. This is due to the plugin not restricting ac...
Original description
The Code Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.5 via the 'code-engine' shortcode. This is due to the plugin not restricting access to the code injecting functionality of the plugin. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
mitre CVSS3.1
8.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-77
Command Injection
Published: 11 Jul 2026 · Updated: 20 Jul 2026 · First seen: 11 Jul 2026