WordPress Remote Content Shortcode Plugin <= 1.5 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion

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<= 1.5Vulnerable version(s)
No official fix availableFixed version
12 Oct, 2023 by Patchstack

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Risks

CVSS 6.5

6.5

Local File Inclusion

This could allow a malicious actor to include local files of the target website and show its output onto the screen. Files which store credentials, such as database credentials, could potentially allow complete database takeover depending on the configuration.

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Solutions

This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.

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Details

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Timeline

Reported byProfile ImageMika

15 Mar, 2023

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