CVE-2022-24663: PHP Everywhere <= 2.0.3 included functionality that allowed execution of PHP Code Snippets via WordPress shortcodes, which can be used by any authenticated user.

critical Affects php-everywhere (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2022-02-16; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

PHP Everywhere <= 2.0.3 included functionality that allowed execution of PHP Code Snippets via WordPress shortcodes, which can be used by any authenticated user.

Package: php-everywhere (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=2.0.3
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: critical CVSS 9.9
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (81.3th percentile)
Published: 2022-02-16
Source: nvd

References

CWE-94

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