CVE-2024-8483: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in madrasthemes MAS Static Content
The MAS Static Content plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.8 via the static_content() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to extract potentially sensitive information from private static content pages.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-8483 is an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) in the MAS Static Content plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.0.8. The issue arises from the static_content() function, which improperly restricts access, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to access private static content pages and extract sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting low complexity and limited impact confined to confidentiality. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an official patch at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can read private static content pages, potentially exposing sensitive information that should remain restricted. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, only confidentiality. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information within the WordPress environment where the plugin is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the MAS Static Content plugin if sensitive static content is present. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-8483: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in madrasthemes MAS Static Content
Description
The MAS Static Content plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.8 via the static_content() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to extract potentially sensitive information from private static content pages.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8483 is an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) in the MAS Static Content plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.0.8. The issue arises from the static_content() function, which improperly restricts access, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to access private static content pages and extract sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting low complexity and limited impact confined to confidentiality. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an official patch at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can read private static content pages, potentially exposing sensitive information that should remain restricted. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, only confidentiality. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information within the WordPress environment where the plugin is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the MAS Static Content plugin if sensitive static content is present. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-05T16:00:33.605Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c2ab7ef31ef0b560a90
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:54 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:12:11 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:31:27 PM
Views: 14
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