CVE-2026-24593 is a vulnerability identified in the Strategy11 Team's AWP Classifieds WordPress plugin, specifically affecting versions up to and including 4.4.3. The flaw involves the exposure of sensitive system information to unauthorized users, categorized as an 'Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere.' This means that attackers can retrieve embedded sensitive data from the plugin without proper authorization, potentially including configuration details, system paths, or other confidential information embedded within the plugin's data structures. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the exposure of sensitive information can facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation, targeted phishing, or exploitation of other vulnerabilities. The plugin is used to manage classified ads on WordPress sites, which are common in various sectors including real estate, automotive, and local services. The lack of a CVSS score indicates this is a newly published vulnerability, and no patch links are currently available, suggesting that users must rely on interim mitigations until an official fix is released. The vulnerability was published on January 23, 2026, and assigned by Patchstack, a known vulnerability aggregator for WordPress plugins.

For European organizations, the exposure of sensitive system information through this vulnerability can lead to significant confidentiality breaches. Attackers gaining access to such data may uncover system configurations, database credentials, or internal network information, which can be leveraged to conduct further attacks such as unauthorized access, data theft, or service disruption. Organizations relying on the AWP Classifieds plugin for their WordPress-based classified ad platforms may face reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and potential regulatory penalties under GDPR if personal data is indirectly exposed or compromised. The impact is heightened for sectors that handle sensitive user data or operate critical classified services. Additionally, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation without authentication means that automated scanning and exploitation attempts could be widespread, increasing the risk of mass data leakage. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate impact but does not reduce the urgency for mitigation. The vulnerability could also serve as a foothold for attackers targeting European SMEs and local businesses that commonly use WordPress plugins for classified ads.

1. Immediate identification and inventory of all WordPress installations using the AWP Classifieds plugin, particularly versions up to 4.4.3. 2. Restrict access to the plugin’s endpoints and data directories via web server configuration (e.g., .htaccess rules) to prevent unauthorized retrieval of sensitive information. 3. Implement strict role-based access controls within WordPress to limit plugin management and data access to trusted administrators only. 4. Monitor web server logs and WordPress activity logs for unusual access patterns or attempts to retrieve sensitive plugin data. 5. Disable or remove the AWP Classifieds plugin if it is not essential until a security patch is released by Strategy11 Team. 6. Stay informed on official vendor communications and apply security patches immediately once available. 7. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s known vulnerable endpoints. 8. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans focusing on WordPress plugins to detect similar issues proactively.