Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data in Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress

CVE-2024-8195

What is CVE-2024-8195?

The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is susceptible to unauthorized data access stemming from a lack of capability checks in its 'debug_data', 'debug_query', and 'debug_redirect' functions. This vulnerability impacts all versions up to and including 2.4.4, permitting unauthenticated attackers to gain access to sensitive information such as passwords, titles, and content from password-protected posts. This flaw raises significant security concerns, highlighting the necessity for users to secure their WordPress installations against potential data vulnerabilities.

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