CVE-2026-9200
Local File Inclusion in WordPress Query Shortcode Plugin
Publication date: 2026-05-27
Last updated on: 2026-05-27
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordfence | query_shortcode | to 0.2.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress has a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in all versions up to and including 0.2.1. This vulnerability exists in the shortcode function and allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server.
By exploiting this, attackers can run any PHP code contained in those files, potentially bypassing access controls and gaining unauthorized capabilities.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized code execution on the server, which may lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site.
- Bypass of access controls
- Execution of arbitrary PHP code
- Potential exposure or theft of sensitive data
- Compromise of site integrity and availability