CVE-2024-12535

Summary

CVE-2024-12535 is a vulnerability affecting the Host PHP Info plugin for WordPress. This issue allows unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, including configuration settings and predefined variables, on affected WordPress sites. The vulnerability arises due to a missing capability check in the plugin, which enables the 'phpinfo' function regardless of whether the plugin is activated or not. This weakness exposes server information to potential attackers, increasing the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches. WordPress users are advised to update the plugin to the latest version immediately to mitigate this threat.

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