CVE-2024-11038Network attack vector

Unauthenticated arbitrary shortcode execution via unvalidated AJAX input

Published Nov 19, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026

Code injection in WPBean WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 1.7.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. The unauthenticated wpb_pcf_fire_contact_form AJAX handler passes an insufficiently validated request value to do_shortcode, causing WordPress to interpret attacker-supplied shortcode markup. Reachability requires the plugin and Contact Form 7 to be active; the resulting data access or service impact is limited by the shortcode handlers registered on the site.

CVSS severity7.3
High
EPSS probability0.60%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Code injection in WPBean WPB Popup for Contact Form 7 1.7.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. The unauthenticated wpb_pcf_fire_contact_form AJAX handler passes an insufficiently validated request value to do_shortcode, causing WordPress to interpret attacker-supplied shortcode markup. Reachability requires the plugin and Contact Form 7 to be active; the resulting data access or service impact is limited by the shortcode handlers registered on the site.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-11038
Published
Nov 19, 2024
Updated
Apr 8, 2026
Vendor
WPBean
Product
WPB Advanced FAQ
Classifications
CWE-94, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 19, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.7.5

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

WPBean · WPB Advanced FAQversion=0 <=1.7.5
WPBean · WPB Popup for Contact Form 7version=0 <=1.7.5

Published CVSS scores

7.3WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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