CVE-2026-2582
Germanized for WooCommerce <= 3.20.5 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 14, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 14, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-2582
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Germanized for WooCommerce plugin to the latest version.
- Validate user input for the 'account_holder' parameter.
- Avoid running do_shortcode on unvalidated user input.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-germanized/tags/3.20.5/includes/gateways/direct-debit/class-wc-gzd-gateway-direct-debit.php#L214 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-germanized/tags/3.20.5/includes/gateways/direct-debit/class-wc-gzd-gateway-direct-debit.php#L982 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9e6837ad-576f-4c25-9540-6144ddc8630e?source=cve