CVE-2024-0680: CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure in nimeshrmr WP Private Content Plus
The WP Private Content Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 3.6. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting access to posts via the REST API when a page has been made private. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view protected posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-0680 describes an information disclosure vulnerability in the WP Private Content Plus plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from improper access control on private posts when accessed through the REST API, allowing unauthenticated users to view content meant to be restricted. This is classified under CWE-693, indicating a failure in the protection mechanism. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.6 of the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, resulting in limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability effects. No patch or remediation details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access private posts that should be restricted, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. The confidentiality breach could expose sensitive content intended only for authorized users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting or disabling the REST API access for private content or applying custom access controls to prevent unauthorized viewing of private posts.
CVE-2024-0680: CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure in nimeshrmr WP Private Content Plus
Description
The WP Private Content Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 3.6. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting access to posts via the REST API when a page has been made private. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view protected posts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0680 describes an information disclosure vulnerability in the WP Private Content Plus plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from improper access control on private posts when accessed through the REST API, allowing unauthenticated users to view content meant to be restricted. This is classified under CWE-693, indicating a failure in the protection mechanism. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.6 of the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, resulting in limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability effects. No patch or remediation details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access private posts that should be restricted, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. The confidentiality breach could expose sensitive content intended only for authorized users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting or disabling the REST API access for private content or applying custom access controls to prevent unauthorized viewing of private posts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-18T13:47:43.912Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6de3b7ef31ef0b590245
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:15 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:46:33 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:51:08 PM
Views: 18
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