Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Shortcode Factory Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-15322

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Shortcode Factory
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2019

Summary

The Shortcode Factory Plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.8 contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive files on the server by exploiting improper input validation. This could lead to unauthorized access to server files, which poses a significant risk to site integrity and security. Website administrators should ensure they are using the latest version of the plugin to mitigate potential security threats.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-factory/#developers
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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