Pluck
CVE-2014-8706
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.24%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
Pluck CMS 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by (1) changing "PHPSESSID" to an array; (2) adding non-alphanumeric chars to "PHPSESSID"; (3) changing the image parameter to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Pluck CMS 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by (1) changing "PHPSESSID" to an array; (2) adding non-alphanumeric chars to "PHPSESSID"; (3) changing the image parameter to an array; or (4) changing the image parameter to a string, which reveals the installation path in an error message. Affected products include: Pluck-Cms Pluck.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Pluck CMS 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by (1) changing "PHPSESSID" to an array; (2) adding non-alphanumeric chars to "PHPSESSID"; (3) changing the image parameter to an array; or (4) changing the image parameter to a string, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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