SaurabhSharma NewsPlus Shortcodes Plugin up to 4.2.0 on WordPress Shortcode filename file inclusion

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5.3$0-$5k1.06

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in SaurabhSharma NewsPlus Shortcodes Plugin up to 4.2.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument filename can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-57798. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SaurabhSharma NewsPlus Shortcodes Plugin up to 4.2.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation of the argument filename with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in SaurabhSharma NewsPlus Shortcodes newsplus-shortcodes allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects NewsPlus Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 4.2.0.

The advisory is shared for download at patchstack.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-57798 since 06/25/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/13/2026).

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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/25/2026 CVE reserved
07/13/2026 +18 days Advisory disclosed
07/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-57798 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57798
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377980

Entryinfo

Created: 07/13/2026 13:16
Changes: 07/13/2026 13:16 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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