CVE-2026-57798Network attack vector

Authenticated local file inclusion via uncontrolled filename

Published Jul 13, 2026 · Updated Jul 13, 2026

PHP local file inclusion in NewsPlus Shortcodes 4.2.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to include local server files. The record identifies an uncontrolled filename passed to a PHP include or require operation but does not disclose the affected shortcode, parameter, file, or function. Contributor-level access and high-complexity conditions are required; resulting disclosure or code execution depends on the selected file and server configuration.

CVSS severityUnavailable
Unscored
EPSS probability0.51%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

PHP local file inclusion in NewsPlus Shortcodes 4.2.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to include local server files. The record identifies an uncontrolled filename passed to a PHP include or require operation but does not disclose the affected shortcode, parameter, file, or function. Contributor-level access and high-complexity conditions are required; resulting disclosure or code execution depends on the selected file and server configuration.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-57798
Published
Jul 13, 2026
Updated
Jul 13, 2026
Vendor
Saurabh Sharma
Product
NewsPlus Shortcodes
Classifications
CWE-98, T1005
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 13, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 13, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=4.2.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Saurabh Sharma · NewsPlus Shortcodesversion=0 <=4.2.0

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
T1005Data from Local System

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