CVE-2026-2582
Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in Germanized for WooCommerce Plugin
Publication date: 2026-04-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-14
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| woocommerce | germanized | to 3.20.5 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Germanized for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability in all versions up to and including 3.20.5 that allows arbitrary shortcode execution. This happens because the plugin does not properly validate the 'account_holder' parameter before running the do_shortcode function. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary shortcodes on the affected site.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which may lead to unauthorized actions within the WordPress site. The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a medium severity with potential impacts on confidentiality and integrity, meaning attackers could potentially access or manipulate sensitive data or site functionality without permission.