CVE-2024-13430: Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder <= 1.9.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Private Post Disclosure in pagelayer_builder_posts_shortcode
First published: Wed Mar 12 2025(Updated: )
The Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.8 via the 'pagelayer_builder_posts_shortcode' function due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from private posts that they should not have access to.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pagelayer | <=1.9.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13430?
CVE-2024-13430 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to information exposure risks.
How does CVE-2024-13430 affect users?
CVE-2024-13430 can lead to unauthorized access to information from WordPress posts due to insufficient restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13430?
To mitigate CVE-2024-13430, users should update the Pagelayer plugin to version 1.9.9 or later.
What versions of Pagelayer are affected by CVE-2024-13430?
CVE-2024-13430 affects all versions of Pagelayer up to and including 1.9.8.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-13430 while waiting for a fix?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-13430, so users should update to the latest version as soon as possible.
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