Vulnerability identifier: #VU56462
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: WordPress.ORG
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the "wp_die()" function. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WordPress: 5.2.1 - 5.2.12, 5.3.1 - 5.3.9, 5.4.1 - 5.4.7, 5.5.1 - 5.5.6, 5.6.1 - 5.6.5, 5.7 - 5.7.3, 5.8
External links
http://hackerone.com/reports/1142140
http://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-m9hc-7v5q-x8q5
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.