Access Control Flaw in Ghost Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2016-10983

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Ghost
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2019

What is CVE-2016-10983?

The Ghost plugin for WordPress, prior to version 0.5.6, is affected by an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to export sensitive data through the endpoint /wp-admin/tools.php?ghostexport=true. This flaw poses significant risks as it may lead to the exposure of confidential information without proper authentication, highlighting the need for prompt updates and adherence to security best practices.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ghost/#developers
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136887/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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