HTML filter and csv-file search <= 2.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution, Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-98 and CWE-552.
Summary
The HTML filter and csv-file search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.7 via the 'src' attribute of the 'csvsearch' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to include and execute arbitrary 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jonashjalmarsson | HTML filter and csv-file search | up to 2.7 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- HTML filter and csv-file search Vendorjonashjalmarsson Affected up to 2.7 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:jonashjalmarsson:html_filter_and_csv-file_search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | before 2.8 | Vulnerable | jonashjalmarsson |
- cpe:2.3:a:jonashjalmarsson:html_filter_and_csv-file_search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* Versions before 2.8 Vulnerable ·jonashjalmarsson
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-5099
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-74vw-m9r6-jj7c
References
More jonashjalmarsson Html Filter And Csv-file Search vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-04686 HTML filter and csv-file search <= 2.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.4
Sources
- CVE-2023-5099 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-5099 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-74vw-m9r6-jj7c · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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