WP REST API (WP API) < 1.2.1 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

2015-04-09 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.2.1

Affected PluginWP REST API (WP API)

Affected Version< 1.2.1

CVSS7.5High

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The WP REST API (WP API) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure in versions up to, and including, 1.2. This could allow attackers to extract sensitive user or configuration data.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.2.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3ba84be8-c6dc-4cb7-b93c-38c69ab07154

CVSS Vector

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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