Rapid Cache WordPress Plugin Cache Poisoning Vulnerability

A cache poisoning vulnerability has been identified in the Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.2.3. The vulnerability arises because the plugin stores HTTP headers in the cached data, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject custom, potentially unsanitized HTTP headers. This injection could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in cache poisoning, allowing for the injection of malicious content that could be executed in the context of the user.

Remediation

There is no known patch available for this vulnerability. Users are advised to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.