CVE-2026-92235: WP Ultimate Review arbitrary shortcode execution

CVE-2026-92235 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-09-22

The WP Ultimate Review plugin for WordPress allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to execute arbitrary shortcodes without proper validation. An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code, potentially compromising the WordPress site's functionality, data, or integrity.

Technologies: WP Ultimate Review. Vendors: WP Ultimate Review.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-92235 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-92235 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-92235?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 22 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
WP Ultimate Review up to and including 2.4.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-92235?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-92235 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-92235?
Check whether you run WP Ultimate Review at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation before calling do_shortcode() in an action handler. Authenticated users with subscriber-level or higher permissions can trigger execution of unvalidated shortcodes, allowing arbitrary code execution within the WordPress context. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 2.4.2.

Affected products

  • WP Ultimate Review WP Ultimate Review up to and including 2.4.2

Timeline

  • 2026-09-22: disclosed

References

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