CVE-2026-9200
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.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.50%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
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.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.50% probability · 41th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-98
- Source
- security@wordfence.com
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/query-shortcode/trunk/init.php#L178
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/query-shortcode/trunk/init.php#L56
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/query-shortcode/trunk/init.php#L97
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/28df760b-6b15-41ca-b93f-9d24dbbd9fc4?source=cve
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.