Content Control WordPress Plugin Sensitive Information Exposure Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing sensitive information exposure exists in the Content Control WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 2.5.0. This issue arises from the plugin's interaction with the WordPress core search feature, enabling unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive data from posts restricted to higher-level roles, such as logged-in users.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information from restricted posts.

Remediation

Users can update to version 2.6.0 or a newer patched version to address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
3.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
7.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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