What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Page Restriction WordPress (WP) – Protect WP Pages/Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting access to pages via the REST API when a page has been made private. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view protected pages. The vendor has decided that they will not implement REST API protection on posts and pages and the restrictions will only apply to the front-end of the site. The vendors solution was to add notices throughout the dashboard and recommends installing the WordPress REST API Authentication plugin for REST API coverage.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Page and Post Restriction versions 1.3.4 and earlier contain a flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.3.4 to mitigate exposure.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information from the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Confidential data may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
