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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_php_info() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive information provided by PHP info.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
System Dashboard versions 2.8.7 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can access sensitive information they should not be able to view. The vulnerability requires valid site credentials but does not allow data modification or system disruption.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive information they should not have access to.
Potential impact on your site
Logged-in users may view data intended for administrators or higher-privilege roles.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.
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