#VU111749 Code Injection in LayoutBoxx - CVE-2025-2802

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111749

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-2802

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LayoutBoxx
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: LayoutBoxx

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary shortcodes on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

LayoutBoxx: 0.0.3 - 0.3.1

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External links
https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/layoutboxx/trunk/layoutboxx.php
https://wordpress.org/plugins/layoutboxx/#developers
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fc3fcb8f-f130-4008-8f11-d98efa30f1a8?source=cve

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.