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CVE-2024-5880

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2024-5880 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Hide My Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2 due to the plugin not restricting access to the REST API when password protection is enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to the site.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hide My Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2 due to the plugin not restricting access to the REST API when password protection is enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5880?
The Hide My Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2 due to the plugin not restricting access to the REST API when password protection is enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to the site.
How severe is CVE-2024-5880?
CVE-2024-5880 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5880?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-5880?

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Source: NVD / NIST