PT-2024-15164 · WordPress · Jsm File Get Contents() Shortcode

Dmitry Ignatyev · Published 2024-01-15 · Updated 2024-01-22 · CVE-2023-6991

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions JSM file get contents() Shortcode WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.7.1

Description The issue concerns a lack of validation for one of the shortcode's parameters in the JSM file get contents() Shortcode WordPress plugin. This could allow users with a contributor role or higher to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. SSRF attacks involve tricking a server into making requests to unintended locations, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data exposure.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2.7.1, update to version 2.7.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the vulnerable shortcode to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

SSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-6991

Affected Products

Jsm File Get Contents() Shortcode

References · 5

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0b92becb-8a47-48fd-82e8-f7641cf5c9bc · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6991 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-6991 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1746950131839095268 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1746914237036052755 · Twitter Post