CVE-2024-13896 Details
Description
The WP-GeSHi-Highlight — rock-solid syntax highlighting for 259 languages WordPress plugin through 1.4.3 processes user-supplied input as a regular expression via the wp_geshi_filter_replace_code() function, which could lead to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) issue
A Regular Expression Denial-of-Service (ReDoS) vulnerability has been identified in the WP-GeSHi-Highlight WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 1.4.3. The issue arises because the plugin's wp_geshi_filter_replace_code() function processes user-supplied input as a regular expression, which can be exploited to create a denial-of-service condition.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 10, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b8b622ea-e090-45ad-8755-b050fc055231/ | CISA-ADP | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b8b622ea-e090-45ad-8755-b050fc055231/ | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-1333 | Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| jgehrcke wp-geshi-highlight | <= 1.4.3 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 15, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 10, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 10, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |