What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_uri_editor' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the permalinks of all posts.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Permalink Manager Lite versions up to 2.4.3.1 contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to access sensitive information they should not be able to view. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special privileges. An attacker with low-level access can read data that should be restricted to administrators or other users.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information restricted to other users or administrators.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized disclosure of restricted data to authenticated users with basic access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 9, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated