WP-RecentComments <= 2.2.7 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure
Affected versions: *-2.2.7
Vulnerability type: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected software, patched versions and attribution
The WP-RecentComments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.2.7. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including comments on posts even if the posts themselves are not visible to the user. The plugin uses the `init` hook for this action instead of creating a proper wp_ajax_ action allowing access to this code to anyone.
WP-RecentComments
Affected versions: *-2.2.7
Patched versions: Not supplied
Researcher credit: Nguyen Anh Tien
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- Published
- February 22, 2023
- CVSS
- 5.3