Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in System Dashboard Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2023-5711

What is CVE-2023-5711?

The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress contains a security vulnerability that allows authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher to exploit a missing capability check in the sd_php_info() function. This flaw, present in all versions up to 2.8.7, exposes sensitive information from PHP info, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure. Administrators are advised to ensure they are running the latest version and apply security best practices to mitigate risks.

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