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CVE-2023-6991: The JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 does not validate one of its shortcode's parameters before making a request to it, which could allow users with contributor role and

high Affects jsm-file-get-contents\(\)-shortcode (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 does not validate one of its shortcode's parameters before making a request to it, which could allow users with contributor role and

Package
jsm-file-get-contents\(\)-shortcode (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<2.7.1
Fixed in
2.7.1
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (52.8th percentile)
Published
2024-01-15
Source
nvd

References

CWE-918
NVD recordjsm-file-get-contents\(\)-shortcode (WordPress plugin) advisories

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