CVE-2023-44991 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-44991: WordPress Media File Renamer Plugin <= 5.6.9 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure

Vendor Jordy Meow
Product Media File Renamer: Rename Files (Manual, Auto & AI)
Weakness CWE-200 · Info exposure
Published December 19, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Jordy Meow Media File Renamer: Rename Files (Manual, Auto & AI).This issue affects Media File Renamer: Rename Files (Manual, Auto & AI): from n/a through 5.6.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Media File Renamer versions up to 5.6.9 expose sensitive file information to unauthenticated users. An attacker can view file paths and metadata by visiting a specific page or following a crafted link. The vulnerability requires user interaction but does not require authentication. Update to a version newer than 5.6.9 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

View sensitive file paths and metadata without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can discover file structure and sensitive metadata, potentially aiding further attacks.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a link or visit a specific page; no login required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 19, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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