CVE-2026-2582
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Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in Germanized for WooCommerce Plugin

Publication date: 2026-04-14

Last updated on: 2026-04-14

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The The Germanized for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via 'account_holder' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.20.5. 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.
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Published
2026-04-14
Last Modified
2026-04-14
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-2582
EUVD
EUVD-2026-22223
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Vendor Product Version / Range
woocommerce germanized to 3.20.5 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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