ID:9810 - Exploit for Information disclosure in WordPress - CVE-2023-5561

 
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ID:9810 - Exploit for Information disclosure in WordPress - CVE-2023-5561

Published: May 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82022
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5561
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
WordPress

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the "/wp-json/wp/v2/users" REST API endpoin. A remote attacker can disclose email addresses of WordPress users by probing them character by character.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.