Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify WordPress site with Complianz plugin
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ExploitSend unauthenticated HTTP request to sensitive plugin endpoint
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ExecutionReceive sensitive compliance data in response
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ImpactHarvest data for regulatory or targeted exploitation
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection System info exposure prevention
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| Exploitation Conditions | No special conditions required beyond the plugin being installed and active - the CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U confirms remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of WordPress sites running Complianz 7.5.0 or earlier. The available data does not describe any specific feature flag, non-default configuration setting, or deployment mode as a prerequisite. Limiting factors: the target site must have the Complianz plugin installed and network-accessible (standard for public-facing WordPress deployments); the specific endpoint returning sensitive data must not be blocked by server-level controls such as WAF rules or IP restrictions; and the unchanged scope (S:U) means exploitation impact is confined to data accessible within the plugin's own context rather than broader WordPress core compromise. |
| Impact | The CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium) reflects a network-accessible, zero-prerequisite information disclosure with limited confidentiality impact (C:L) and no integrity or availability effects. The AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N vector is a high-concern signal: the attack requires no credentials, no complexity, and no user interaction, making automated mass scanning across WordPress installations entirely feasible at scale. However, the C:L rating constrains the raw impact to partial data exposure rather than full system compromise. No EPSS score was provided in the available intelligence, limiting probabilistic exploitation probability assessment. No KEV listing exists and no public POC has been identified at time of analysis. The real-world risk is amplified by the plugin's function - GDPR compliance plugins handle personal data and consent records, so even partial exposure may trigger regulatory notification obligations under GDPR Article 33, elevating business impact well beyond what CVSS captures. Overall: prioritize patching given the zero-authentication bar and the sensitivity of the plugin's data domain, despite the moderate CVSS score. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted HTTP GET request to a publicly accessible Complianz plugin endpoint on a target WordPress site, with no credentials or session tokens required. The server responds with sensitive data - potentially visitor consent records, personal data processing configurations, or compliance settings - which the attacker harvests directly from the response body. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, but the zero-complexity attack vector makes this trivially executable with standard HTTP tooling or automated scanners targeting WordPress plugin fingerprints. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Jul 23, 2026
Unauthenticated sensitive data exposure in the Complianz WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 7.5.0) allows any remote, unauthenticated attacker to retrieve sensitive information from affected WordPress installations. Classified as CWE-497 (Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere), the flaw is particularly notable because Complianz handles GDPR and cookie consent compliance data - meaning exposed information may carry regulatory implications beyond what the CVSS score alone conveys. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, and the vulnerability has not been listed in CISA KEV.
RemediationAI
Update the Complianz plugin to a version beyond 7.5.0 as soon as a patched release is confirmed - no exact fixed version was identified in the available intelligence, so the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/complianz-gdpr/vulnerability/wordpress-complianz-plugin-7-5-0-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve should be monitored for the confirmed fix version, and the WordPress plugin repository should be checked for the latest available release. As a compensating control pending a patch, administrators can implement server-level access restrictions (via Apache .htaccess directives or nginx location blocks) targeting the specific plugin REST API routes or admin-ajax endpoints returning sensitive data, though this may degrade plugin functionality such as consent banner operation or compliance reporting. A WAF rule filtering responses that include recognizable compliance data fields can reduce exposure risk without requiring application changes. These controls are temporary mitigations only and do not address the root cause.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Complianz is a WordPress plugin designed to help site owners achieve GDPR, CCPA, and cookie consent compliance. It processes and stores sensitive compliance-related data, potentially including visitor consent records, personal data processing configurations, and site-specific legal settings. CWE-497 describes a class of vulnerabilities where an application returns sensitive internal or system data in responses accessible to unauthorized parties - typically due to missing or improperly enforced access controls on API endpoints, REST routes, or admin-ajax handlers. The CPE string cpe:2.3:a:complianz:complianz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* covers all platform variants of the plugin up to 7.5.0, indicating the flaw is in core plugin logic rather than a platform-specific integration.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Network-accessible endpoint requires no authentication (PR:N) and no user interaction; confidentiality impact is limited (C:L) with no integrity or availability effect confirmed from available data.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in Complianz <= 7.5.0 versions.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
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PHP Object Injection in the Complianz WordPress plugin (all versions up to and including 7.5.0) allows an authenticated
Stored cross-site scripting in the Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner plugin for WordPress (all versions up to an
Stored cross-site scripting in the Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Really Simple Plugins Complianz, Really Simple Plugins Complianz Prem
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Really Simple Plugins Complianz, Really Simple Plugins Complianz Prem
Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Complianz - GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent plugin versions up to 7.4.4.2 allows authenticated a
Server-Side Request Forgery in the Complianz WordPress GDPR compliance plugin (versions 7.5.0 and below) allows authenti
The Complianz - GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin set
The Complianz - GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all version
EUVD-2026-48109
GHSA-fw7w-9h9q-259h
NVD
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EPSS
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