The Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up...

CVE-2026-9200 → View on GitHub ↗ View on CVE.org ↗ View on NVD ↗

Description

The Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.1 via the shortcode function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.

Basic information

Type
unreviewed
Severity
high
Advisory on GitHub
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Repository advisory
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Source code
Not specified
Published (advisory)
2026-05-27 09:31:14 UTC
Updated
2026-05-27 09:31:22 UTC
NVD published
2026-05-27

EPSS Score

Score Percentile
0.07% 21.54%

CVSS Scores

Base score Version Severity Vector
7.5 3.1 —
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Click to expand
Attack vector (AV:N)
Could be attacked over the internet or any normal routed network—not just someone sitting at the machine.
Attack complexity (AC:H)
Even with access, the exploit needs extra luck, timing, or a fussy environment to actually work.
Privileges required (PR:L)
A normal user session is enough; they don’t have to be admin.
User interaction (UI:N)
Nobody has to click “OK” or open a trap file; it can work without a victim helping.
Scope (S:U)
Damage stays in the same “trust bubble” as the broken component—no big spill into unrelated systems.
Confidentiality (C:H)
Serious risk that confidential data gets exposed in a big way.
Integrity (I:H)
They could widely tamper with or forge data—trust in the data is badly hurt.
Availability (A:H)
Could take the service down hard or make it unusable for people who depend on it.

Identifiers

Type Value
GHSA GHSA-m654-52c2-fwxx ↗
CVE CVE-2026-9200 ↗

CWEs

CWE id Name
CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')

References

cvelogic Threat Intelligence