CVE-2024-13796: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in pickplugins Post Grid
The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks – ComboBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.6 via the /wp-json/post-grid/v2/get_users REST API This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including including emails and other user data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks – ComboBlocks WordPress plugin (Post Grid) contains a sensitive information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) in all versions up to 2.3.6. This issue arises from the /wp-json/post-grid/v2/get_users REST API endpoint, which does not properly restrict access, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive user data such as email addresses. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited confidentiality impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can extract sensitive user information, including email addresses, from affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable Post Grid plugin. This exposure could facilitate further targeted attacks such as phishing or social engineering but does not directly impact integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the /wp-json/post-grid/v2/get_users REST API endpoint or removing the Post Grid plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from pickplugins regarding an official patch.
CVE-2024-13796: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in pickplugins Post Grid
Description
The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks – ComboBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.6 via the /wp-json/post-grid/v2/get_users REST API This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including including emails and other user data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks – ComboBlocks WordPress plugin (Post Grid) contains a sensitive information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) in all versions up to 2.3.6. This issue arises from the /wp-json/post-grid/v2/get_users REST API endpoint, which does not properly restrict access, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive user data such as email addresses. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited confidentiality impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can extract sensitive user information, including email addresses, from affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable Post Grid plugin. This exposure could facilitate further targeted attacks such as phishing or social engineering but does not directly impact integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the /wp-json/post-grid/v2/get_users REST API endpoint or removing the Post Grid plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from pickplugins regarding an official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-29T21:38:47.991Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d15b7ef31ef0b56dc12
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:43:49 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:36:48 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:55:28 PM
Views: 22
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