Sensitive Information Exposure in WP Meta SEO Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-6962

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Meta Seo
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-6962?

The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress exhibits a vulnerability that allows attackers to expose sensitive information contained in the meta description of password-protected posts. This flaw could be exploited by unauthenticated users, enabling them to access potentially sensitive data that should remain protected. It affects all versions of the plugin up to and including 4.5.12. It is essential for users of the WP Meta SEO plugin to implement updates and practices that mitigate this exposure and protect sensitive content.

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Affected Version(s)

WP Meta SEO * <= 4.5.12

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Krzysztof ZajÄ…c
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