Be Popia Compliant
CVE-2022-1186
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
The WordPress plugin Be POPIA Compliant exposed sensitive information to unauthenticated users consisting of site visitors emails and usernames via an API route, in versions up to an including 1.1.5.
AnalysisAI
The WordPress plugin Be POPIA Compliant exposed sensitive information to unauthenticated users consisting of site visitors emails and usernames via an API route, in versions up to an including 1.1.5. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The WordPress plugin Be POPIA Compliant exposed sensitive information to unauthenticated users consisting of site visitors emails and usernames via an API route, in versions up to an including 1.1.5. Affected products include: Web-X Be Popia Compliant.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
Same weakness CWE-200 – Information Exposure
View allSame technique Information Disclosure
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External POC / Exploit Code
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