CVE-2024-0616: Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content <= 4.2.6.2 - Missing Authorization to Sensitive Information Exposure

Published Feb 20, 2024
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Updated

The Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.2 via API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain post titles, slugs, IDs, content and other metadata including passwords of password-protected posts and pages.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Passster Password Protect Pages and Content<=4.2.6.2
WPChill Passster Wordpress<4.2.6.3

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:43 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0616?

CVE-2024-0616 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0616?

To fix CVE-2024-0616, update the Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content plugin to version 4.2.6.3 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-0616?

CVE-2024-0616 affects all versions of Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content plugin up to and including 4.2.6.2.

4

What type of data can be exposed by CVE-2024-0616?

CVE-2024-0616 can expose post titles, slugs, IDs, content, and other metadata to unauthenticated attackers.

5

Who can exploit the CVE-2024-0616 vulnerability?

CVE-2024-0616 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it especially concerning for WordPress sites.

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