CVE-2024-6557: SchedulePress <= 5.1.3 - Unauthenticated Full Path Disclosure
The SchedulePress – Auto Post & Publish, Auto Social Share, Schedule Posts with Editorial Calendar & Missed Schedule Post Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.3. This is due the plugin utilizing the wpdeveloper library and leaving the demo files in place with displayerrors on. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/SchedulePress – Auto Post & Publish, Auto Social Share, Schedule Posts with Editorial Calendar & Missed Schedule Post Publisher (SchedulePress)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.1.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6557?
CVE-2024-6557 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6557?
To fix CVE-2024-6557, update the SchedulePress plugin to the latest version, as versions above 5.1.3 have mitigated this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6557?
CVE-2024-6557 is a Full Path Disclosure vulnerability affecting the SchedulePress plugin in WordPress.
Which versions of SchedulePress are affected by CVE-2024-6557?
All versions of SchedulePress up to and including 5.1.3 are affected by CVE-2024-6557.
What can attackers do with CVE-2024-6557?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2024-6557 may obtain sensitive file paths on the server, which can aid in further attacks.