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Wp Show Posts CVE-2024-1479

MEDIUM
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
2024-03-13 security@wordfence.com
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.3 MEDIUM
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
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Apr 08, 2026 - 18:22 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Mar 13, 2024 - 16:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.4 via the wpsp_display function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and above to view the contents of draft, trash, future, private and pending posts and pages.

AnalysisAI

The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.4 via the wpsp_display function. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.4 via the wpsp_display function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and above to view the contents of draft, trash, future, private and pending posts and pages. Affected products include: Generatepress Wp Show Posts.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.

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CVE-2024-1479 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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