How severe is CVE-2023-6991?

CVE-2023-6991 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6991 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6991?

CVE-2023-6991 affects Surniaulula Jsm File Get Contents() Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6991?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-6991 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6991 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59183.

When was CVE-2023-6991 published?

CVE-2023-6991 was published on 2024-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6991

CVE-2023-6991 is a high-severity vulnerability in Surniaulula Jsm File Get Contents() Shortcode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59183
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Surniaulula Jsm File Get Contents() Shortcode
Published: 2024-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6991?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-6991?: CVE-2023-6991 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6991 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6991?: CVE-2023-6991 affects Surniaulula Jsm File Get Contents() Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6991?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-6991 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6991 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59183.
When was CVE-2023-6991 published?: CVE-2023-6991 was published on 2024-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0b92becb-8a47-48fd-82e8-f7641cf5c9bc

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:surniaulula:jsm_file_get_contents\(\)_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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