CVE-2023-6991

JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode < 2.7.1 - Contributor+ SSRF

HIGH
8.8
CVSS Score
Published: January 15, 2024 at 03:10 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:51 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorJsm File Get Contents ( ) Shortcode

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Severity
HIGH8.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.7%
SSVC
PoC

Description

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 above to perform SSRF attacks.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 2.7.1
Affected range stops below 2.7.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0b92becb-8a47-48fd-82e8-f7641cf5c9bc

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatableTotal impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

8.8HIGHCISA-ADP
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-918

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