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Social Networks Auto Poster CVE-2024-2088

HIGH
Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Data Queries (CWE-202)
2024-05-22 security@wordfence.com
8.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Sensitive data in outbound message
Impact

CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.43%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 via the 'nxs_getExpSettings' function. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-202. The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 via the 'nxs_getExpSettings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to extract sensitive data including social network API keys and secrets. Affected products include: Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Apr 08, 2026 - 18:22 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
May 22, 2024 - 07:15 nvd
HIGH 8.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 via the 'nxs_getExpSettings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to extract sensitive data including social network API keys and secrets.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 37% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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

cpe:2.3:a:nextscripts:social_networks_auto_poster:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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