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9.1
CVE-2026-89274: WP Recipe Maker lets anyone run shortcodes
CVE-2026-89274 · published 10 days ago
Summary
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress runs code that users write in recipe comments without checking it first. An attacker can post a comment that contains special tags, and those tags will be executed on every visitor’s view of the recipe, potentially exposing hidden information. Update the plugin to the latest version or disable comment‑based shortcodes until the fix is applied.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| brechtvds | wp recipe maker | <= 10.8.1 |
Original advisory text
WP Recipe Maker <= 10.8.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via Recipe Comment Content
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in all versions up to, and including, 10.8.1. The vulnerability exists because `WPRM_Metadata::sanitize_metadata()` recursively calls `do_shortcode()` on every scalar field of the recipe's structured metadata array — including the `reviewBody` field, which is populated verbatim from the `comment_content` of approved `wprm-comment-rating` comments — without sanitizing or stripping shortcode tokens before execution; the subsequent `wp_strip_all_tags()` and `strip_shortcodes()` calls operate only on the output string after execution has already fully occurred, providing no protection against server-side shortcode invocation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary registered WordPress shortcodes server-side on every recipe page render, causing shortcode output — such as attachment captions, private post fields, or other data exposed by installed shortcodes — to be embedded in the page's JSON-LD `reviewBody` metadata and disclosed to all visitors who load the recipe page. Successful exploitation requires the attacker's rated comment to pass the site's comment approval threshold, either via auto-approval or moderator action, before the injected shortcode begins executing on page loads.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-recipe-maker/tags/10.8.1/includes/...
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-recipe-maker/tags/10.8.1/includes/...
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-recipe-maker/tags/10.8.1/includes/...
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3699793%40wp-recipe-m...
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d6ad49ff-85eb-4d05-ba2...
Severity
9.1
Critical
CVSS 3.1: 9.1 (NVD)
Exploitation
EPSS <1%
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published19 Sep 2026
Updated27 Sep 2026
First seen19 Sep 2026
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