Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data in WordPress via Core Search
CVE-2024-11088

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Simple Membership
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-11088?

The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress can be exploited due to a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive information. This issue arises when the WordPress core search feature is utilized, enabling unauthorized users to retrieve data from posts that are intended to be restricted to users with higher-level roles, such as administrators. It poses a significant risk for site owners and users relying on this plugin for membership management, emphasizing the importance of timely updates and vigilant security practices.

Affected Version(s)

Simple Membership * <= 4.5.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3190023/simp...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Francesco Carlucci
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CVE-2024-11088 : Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data in WordPress via Core Search