What the vulnerability does
01Description
The FeedWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2022.0222 due to missing validation on the user controlled 'guid' key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view draft posts that may contain sensitive information.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
FeedWordPress versions up to 2022.0222 expose sensitive information through improper access controls. An unauthenticated attacker can read data that should be restricted, such as feed content or configuration details. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Update to a version newer than 2022.0222 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive feed data or plugin configuration without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can access private feed content and plugin settings exposed by the plugin.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated