W3 Total Cache Plugin vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure
CVE-2023-5359
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Wordpress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 25 September 2024
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Summary
The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that exposes sensitive information, specifically Google OAuth API secrets, stored in plaintext within the publicly accessible plugin source code. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers the potential to impersonate the plugin, which may lead to unauthorized access to user account information under certain conditions. While this vulnerability does not impact users' WordPress sites directly, it raises significant security concerns regarding data privacy.
Affected Version(s)
W3 Total Cache * <= 2.7.5
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved