What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Related Posts, Inline Related Posts, Contextual Related Posts, Related Content By PickPlugins plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.58 via the wp_ajax_nopriv_related_post_ajax_get_post_ids AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including titles of posts in draft status.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Related Posts By PickPlugins versions 2.0.58 and earlier contain an access control flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information. The plugin does not properly restrict access to certain data, exposing details that should be protected. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information from the plugin without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive data exposed to anyone on the internet; potential information disclosure affecting site security.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 5, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated