JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode: Server-side request forgery
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode is affected by server-side request forgery. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. The vulnerable server can be induced to make attacker-selected network requests.
- Component
- JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode
- Plugin slug
jsm-file-get-contents()-shortcode- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jan 15, 2024
This CVE was published Jan 15, 2024 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical 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.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H