What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ashish Ajani WP Simple HTML Sitemap allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Simple HTML Sitemap: from n/a through 2.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Simple HTML Sitemap versions 2.7 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify sitemap content. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.7 to prevent unauthorized changes to their sitemap.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify the sitemap content without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can alter your sitemap, potentially affecting search engine indexing and site visibility.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated