WordPress Themes Information Disclosure

Published on 26 Jun 2018
Vulnerability

In old versions of WordPress, there are various themes created by ThemeMakers. These themes suffered a major vulnerability called information disclosure vulnerability. Information disclosure vulnerability is a vulnerability met, when an application fails to properly protect sensitive information from attackers. The attackers include users that are not supposed to access these information in normal privileges. An attack can be successfully exploited using browser.

Impact

The impact include:-

  • The attacker will get full privileges.
  • Possible data breach

Mitigation / Precaution

Jijith Rajan
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Cyber Security Engineer

His passion for staying abreast of the latest security threats and trends, coupled with his hands-on experience, allows him to actively contribute to the protection of digital assets. Jijith's dedication and enthusiasm make him a promising talent in the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, promising a safer digital future.

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