shazdeh Query Shortcode Plugin up to 0.2.1 on WordPress php file inclusion

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A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in shazdeh Query Shortcode Plugin up to 0.2.1 on WordPress. This impacts an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to php file inclusion. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-9200. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability was found in shazdeh Query Shortcode Plugin up to 0.2.1 on WordPress. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a php file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed by Muhammad Yudha. The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-9200 since 05/21/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/27/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• shazdeh

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• Query Shortcode Plugin

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• 0.2.0
• 0.2.1

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