Sensitive Data Exposure in ContestsWP Plugin by mdedev
CVE-2026-25023

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Run Contests, Raffles, And Giveaways With ContestsWP
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-25023?

The ContestsWP plugin by mdedev contains a vulnerability that permits unauthorized access to sensitive system information. The issue arises when the contest-code-checker feature allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data. This vulnerability affects versions of the plugin from its initial release to version 2.0.7, posing risks for websites that rely on this plugin for running contests, raffles, and giveaways. Site administrators should take immediate action to secure their systems and protect user data.

Affected Version(s)

Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP 0 <= 2.0.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/contest-...
vdb-entry

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

Legion Hunter | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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