CVE-2024-7870: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in pixelyoursite PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager
The PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager and the PixelYourSite PRO plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.1 and 10.4.2, respectively, through publicly exposed log files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information contained in the exposed log files, and to delete log files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-7870 affects the PixelYourSite and PixelYourSite PRO WordPress plugins by exposing log files publicly without proper authentication controls. This improper authentication vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to view sensitive information contained within these log files and delete them. The issue impacts all versions up to and including 9.7.1 for PixelYourSite and 10.4.2 for PixelYourSite PRO. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, with limited confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access sensitive information stored in log files and delete these logs, potentially hindering forensic investigations or operational monitoring. The confidentiality and integrity of data are impacted, but availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the log files by configuring web server permissions or using security plugins to prevent public exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-7870: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in pixelyoursite PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager
Description
The PixelYourSite – Your smart PIXEL (TAG) & API Manager and the PixelYourSite PRO plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.1 and 10.4.2, respectively, through publicly exposed log files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information contained in the exposed log files, and to delete log files.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7870 affects the PixelYourSite and PixelYourSite PRO WordPress plugins by exposing log files publicly without proper authentication controls. This improper authentication vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to view sensitive information contained within these log files and delete them. The issue impacts all versions up to and including 9.7.1 for PixelYourSite and 10.4.2 for PixelYourSite PRO. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, with limited confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access sensitive information stored in log files and delete these logs, potentially hindering forensic investigations or operational monitoring. The confidentiality and integrity of data are impacted, but availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the log files by configuring web server permissions or using security plugins to prevent public exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-15T23:51:21.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c20b7ef31ef0b5603d8
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:44 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:07:33 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:03:07 PM
Views: 18
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