CVE-2023-6991 JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode < 2.7.1 - Contributor+ SSRF
Contributors can exploit a shortcode parameter to perform Server-Side Request Forgery attacks, potentially accessing internal resources.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-6991?
CVE-2023-6991 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in Unknown JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode, published on 15 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-918
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6991?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Surniaulula Jsm File Get Contents\(\) Shortcode.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6991?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6991 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-2023-6991 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6991 exists.
Sources
Also known as CVE-2023-5442, GHSA-r69x-4mjc-6rq7.